Features:Lance-shaped deep green leaves with serrated edges (appearing after flowers). Produces abundant clusters of small, four-petaled golden yellow bell-shaped flowers along bare branches in early spring.
Mature Height: 4-5 ft
Mature Width: 4-5 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate
Light Needs: Full sun
Key Advantages:Earliest spring bloomer,Compact growth habit,Drought tolerant once established,Deer resistant
Landscape Uses:Early spring focal points,Low hedges,Foundation plantings,Container specimens
Special Care:Prune immediately after flowering,Tolerates poor soils,Water deeply during establishment,Fertilize lightly in early spring
Seasonal Interest:Flowers: Early spring (March-April),Foliage: Deciduous (yellow fall color)