Stachyurus praecox (Magpie Stachyurus)

Stachyurus praecox, commonly known as Magpie Stachyurus, is a deciduous shrub native to China and Japan. It is known for its delicate flowers and attractive foliage. The flowers are pale yellow in color and appear in early spring before the leaves emerge. The leaves are green, ovate in shape, and turn shades of yellow and red in the fall.