Stachyurus praecox
Stachyurus praecox Siebold & Zucc.
Stachyurus praecox, a member of the Stachyuraceae family, is a deciduous shrub native to Japan, Korea, and the Ogasawara-shoto islands. It was first described in 1836 by Siebold & Zucc. The plant can reach up to 4 m in height and 3 m in width. It produces pendent, bell-shaped, primrose yellow flowers on naked arching branches during winter and spring, followed by ovate leaves that turn pink or red before falling in autumn.
Description
Stachyurus praecox is a spreading shrub known for its winter and spring flowering. It belongs to the genus Stachyurus and is characterized by its pendent flowers and colorful foliage. Native to Japan, Korea, and the Ogasawara-shoto islands, it is part of the Stachyuraceae family. The shrub can grow up to 4 m tall and 3 m wide. Its flowers are yellow and bell-shaped, appearing on bare branches, and are followed by ovate leaves that turn pink or red before shedding in autumn.
Distribution
Japan · Korea · Ogasawara-shoto
Synonyms
Stachyurus japonicus