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Paperbush

Edgeworthia Chrysantha

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Overview

Paperbush (Edgeworthia chrysantha), a deciduous shrub, reaches up to 6 feet tall and wide. This plant showcases silvery-gray winter buds opening to fragrant, yellow flowers in late winter/early spring. Suited to zones 7-10, it prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Lush blue-green leaves emerge post-bloom, providing a textured backdrop. Utilize as a focal point or in sensory gardens for its visual interest and aroma.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 9–11Type Shrub

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — tubular yellow flowers from late winter to early spring; is a distinctive deciduous shrub that adds a, image 67

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — infusing the landscape with color and a sweet

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — shrub with multi-colored and white and yellow blooms; providing a lush backdrop throughout the spring and, image 80

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — Paperbush (Edgeworthia chrysantha), a deciduous shrub, reaches up to 6 feet tall and wide

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — fertile soil with consistent moisture; open habit that is as wide as it is tall.<br><br>In the colder season, image 75

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — It is hardy in USDA zones 7 through 10, tolerating temperatures down to around 0-10°F

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — providing a lush backdrop throughout the spring and summer months; this plant typically reaches a mature size of 4 to 6

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 4–6 Ft.
Mature width: 4–6 Ft.

Classification

Type: Shrub
Family: Ericaceae

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Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — tubular yellow flowers from late winter to early spring; is a distinctive deciduous shrub that adds a, image 67

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — infusing the landscape with color and a sweet

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — shrub with multi-colored and white and yellow blooms; providing a lush backdrop throughout the spring and, image 80

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — Paperbush (Edgeworthia chrysantha), a deciduous shrub, reaches up to 6 feet tall and wide

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — fertile soil with consistent moisture; open habit that is as wide as it is tall.<br><br>In the colder season, image 75

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — It is hardy in USDA zones 7 through 10, tolerating temperatures down to around 0-10°F

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — providing a lush backdrop throughout the spring and summer months; this plant typically reaches a mature size of 4 to 6

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — It is hardy in USDA zones 7 through 10, tolerating temperatures down to around 0-10°F; lanceolate foliage emerges

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — is a distinctive deciduous shrub that adds a sculptural elegance and an all-season interest to the landscape, image 88

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — This plant showcases silvery-gray winter buds opening to fragrant, yellow flowers in late winter/early spring

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — Paperbush typically requires minimal pruning and is relatively free of serious pests and diseases

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — the leaves turn to shades of yellow before shedding; spicy scent that is a beacon to early pollinators.<br><br>The dark

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — open habit that is as wide as it is tall.<br><br>In the colder season

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — spicy scent that is a beacon to early pollinators.<br><br>The dark green; fertile soil with consistent moisture, image 96

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — again exposing the marvelously structured branches.<br><br>For optimal growth; it is hardy in USDA zones 7, image 100

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — Paperbush becomes a focal point with its highly distinctive; tubular yellow flowers from late winter to early, image 91

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — the leaves turn to shades of yellow before shedding; spicy scent that is a beacon to early, image 99

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — the leaves turn to shades of yellow before shedding

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — making it a low-maintenance choice for the landscape.<br><br>In the design plan; suited to zones 7-10, it, image 78

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — these buds bloom into fragrant; shrub for half or shade, image 93

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — It is hardy in USDA zones 7 through 10, tolerating temperatures down to around 0-10°F; lanceolate foliage, image 103

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — silver-white flower buds which elegantly dangle from the tips of bare branches; plant the Paperbush in partially shaded to

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — Paperbush becomes a focal point with its highly distinctive

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — shrub for half or shade; making it a low-maintenance choice for the landscape.<br><br>In the design plan

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