Stachyurus chinensis (Chinese Stachyurus)

Stachyurus chinensis, commonly known as Chinese Stachyurus, is a deciduous shrub native to China and Japan. It features pendulous clusters of pale yellow flowers that bloom in early spring before the leaves emerge. The foliage is bright green and turns a stunning yellow-orange in the fall. This shrub grows up to 6 feet in height and has a spread of around 4 feet.