In late winter, just when you might be needing a little extra sunlight, this deciduous shrub comes through with fragrant and unusual flowers that bring a burst of golden color reminiscent of a beautiful sunrise. Great as a specimen or a hedge, this shrub is adorned with gold twice annually- bare branches are bedecked with flowers between January and March and the foliage turns a rich yellow in fall.  

Conditions: Full sun to part shade; moist, organically-rich, well-drained soil
Size: 6’-10’ tall, 8’-15’ wide 
Zone: 4 - 8 
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract small, early season pollinators; fruits mature into seed pods that split open and provide food for birds

Photo: Samantha Nestory