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Stachyurus praecox var. leucotrichus

Also Known As

  • Stachyurus praecox var. l.

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-10'
  • W: 6'-10'

planting zones

  • 6a-8b

Stachyurus praecox var. leucotrichus plant details

Stachyurus praecox var. leucotrichus is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with blue foliage. In spring and winter silver flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Stachyurus praecox var. leucotrichus

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: stachyuraceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 4 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: silver blooms in spring and winter
Uses: dangling flowers, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Stachyurus praecox var. leucotrichus

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Stachyurus praecox var. leucotrichus plant

How to Grow Stachyurus praecox var. leucotrichus

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • silver
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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aka Stachyurus chinensis 'Magpie', Stachyurus praecox 'Magpie'

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 8'-12'

Width: 8'-12'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular
Photo of Stachyurus 'Magpie' flower by Kristine Paulus
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 8'-10'

Width: 6'-8'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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aka Stachyurus salicifolia, Willow Leaf Spiketail

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

8a-10b

Size

Height: 6'-8'

Width: 5'-6'

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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aka Stachyurus praecox 'Rubriflora'

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 8'-10'

Width: 8'-10'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Stachyurus 'Rubriflorus' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 40"

Width: 60"

  • sun
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