Itea yunanensis (Yunnan Sweetspire)

Itea yunanensis, also known as Yunnan Sweetspire, is a deciduous shrub native to the Yunnan province in China. It has glossy, green leaves that turn shades of red, orange, and yellow in the fall. The plant produces fragrant, white flowers in the shape of bottle brushes from late spring to early summer. It grows in an upright and vase-shaped habit, reaching a height of 4-6 feet and a width of 3-5 feet.