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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

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) — This plant typically reaches a mature size of 4 to 6 feet in height and spread; shrub with multi-colored and, image 62

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — fertile soil with consistent moisture

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — lanceolate foliage emerges shortly after; paperbush (Edgeworthia chrysantha), a deciduous shrub, reaches up to, image 70

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — multi-colored and white and yellow flowers in the garden; paperbush becomes a focal point with its highly distinctive

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

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

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — the leaves turn to shades of yellow before shedding; spicy scent that is a beacon to early, image 72

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — Paperbush typically requires minimal pruning and is relatively free of serious pests and diseases, image 50

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — open habit that is as wide as it is tall.<br><br>In the colder season; commonly known as Paperbush, image 63

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — commonly known as Paperbush; these buds bloom into fragrant, image 60

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — shrub for half or shade; making it a low-maintenance choice for the landscape.<br><br>In the design plan, image 108

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — multi-colored and white and yellow flowers in the garden; paperbush becomes a focal point with its highly, image 106

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — plant the Paperbush in partially shaded to full sun locations in well-drained; this plant showcases silvery-gray winter

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — This plant showcases silvery-gray winter buds opening to fragrant, yellow flowers in late winter/early spring, image 56

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — Lush blue-green leaves emerge post-bloom, providing a textured backdrop; multi-colored and white and yellow, image 58

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — providing a lush backdrop throughout the spring and summer months; this plant typically reaches a mature size, image 71

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — lanceolate foliage emerges shortly after; paperbush (Edgeworthia chrysantha), a deciduous shrub, reaches up to 6 feet tall

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — Lush blue-green leaves emerge post-bloom, providing a textured backdrop

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

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — multi-colored and white and yellow flowers in the garden

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — commonly known as Paperbush; these buds bloom into fragrant, image 87

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — lanceolate foliage emerges shortly after; paperbush (Edgeworthia chrysantha), a deciduous shrub, reaches up to, image 97

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — It is hardy in USDA zones 7 through 10, tolerating temperatures down to around 0-10°F; lanceolate foliage, image 76

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — tubular yellow flowers from late winter to early spring

Photographs by 12 contributors

Sun Jiao (Interaccoonale), CC BY 4.0 · source
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KENPEI, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Roozitaa, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Dinesh Valke from Thane, India, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Biswarajib, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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