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Stachyurus praecox
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early stachyurus

A spreading, large, deciduous shrub to 4m in height, with red-purple shoots and slender-pointed, mid-green leaves 8-15cm in length, and drooping racemes to 8cm in length of bell-shaped, pale yellow-green flowers 8mm in width, in late winter and early spring on bare branches

Synonyms
Stachyurus japonicus
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn Green
Winter Yellow
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Stachyuraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
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

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Japan, Korea

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in light moist but well-drained, humus-rich, neutral to acidic soils. Suitable for shrub border or for growing in woodland garden or against a wall

Propagation

Propagate by seed or heeled semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Wall side borders
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Pruning group 1

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility

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