About
A mid-sized, spreading, evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub, with arching stems and long, linear, finely toothed green leaves that are flushed bronze when young. Pendent clusters of pale yellow-green flowers are produced in early to mid spring.
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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
Height4-8 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Native toChina
Care notes
CultivationGrow in light, moist but well-drained, neutral to acidic soil, in a sheltered position with protection from cold winds. May be deciduous in cold winters
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by seed, or by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility