About

A stately tree, reaching 4-8m, with an elegant canopy. It produces seasonal interest.

About the genus

Stachyurus are small deciduous trees with simple, ovate leaves and stiffly pendent racemes of small bell-shaped pale yellow flowers in late winter and early spring

Plant details

Suggested usesSpecimen tree, large borders

Care notes

CultivationFertile, well-drained soil in sun or part shade
PruningPrune when young. Remove dead wood
PropagationSeed or grafting
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceHoney fungus possible