Drooping Racemes of the Oemleria and Stachyurus

Oemleria cerasiformis (Indian Plum)

Drooping Racemes Of Oemleria

Two shrubs, in close proximity to each other, are putting on their own different displays of drooping racemes. Each seem to be attempting to catch your eye as you walk along the path beside the lake. The first to greet you is Oemleria cerasiformis, the Indian Plum, whose almond scented, small white flowers droop delicately along its stems and, if you walk past it without noticing its display, seems to gently tap you on the shoulder to catch your attention. The next shrub, determined not to be outdone by the Oemleria, is Stachyurus praecox, the Early Stachyurus, seems to be shouting "Look at me, look at me!", its small, pale yellow flowers drooping along bronze stems creating an unusual display. But which shrub has the best display? 

Stachyurus praecox

 

Drooping Racemes Of Stachyurus