Unlike most shrubs, this native blooms in late autumn, featuring spidery yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The golden-yellow fall foliage adds brightness to the landscape just as other plants go dormant.
Size at Maturity
Height 15'- 20' Spread 15'- 20'
Growing Zone
USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8
Lowest Temperatures -40°F to -30°F
Light Requirements
Part shade - 4 to 6 hours of direct sun per day, mostly before midday
Host Plant For
Host to various geometrid moths
Wildlife Benefits
Native Range
AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, WV
Special Conditions
Seasons of Interest
How to Plant
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