Even when not in bloom, Canary Bird is an unusual and attractive shrub. Very slender, glossy, red-brown branches arch outward in every direction, building into a broad, spreading shrub up to 6 or 7 ft. in every dimension. The foliage is very fine and feathery, in a light, bright green color that contrasts most effectively with the dark canes. The flowers appear all along the canes, emphasizing the arching outline of each branch. There is little discernible scent.
Bloom begins early and lasts for a few short weeks in late spring.
It is probably reliably winter hardy as far north as USDA Zone 6. These pages are maintained by S. Andrew Schulman.