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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) — Paperbush (Edgeworthia chrysantha), a deciduous shrub, reaches up to 6 feet tall and wide; lush blue-green leaves emerge

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

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — Utilize as a focal point or in sensory gardens for its visual interest and aroma, image 32

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — shrub with multi-colored and white and yellow blooms

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — silver-white flower buds which elegantly dangle from the tips of bare branches; plant the Paperbush in, image 92

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

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

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — infusing the landscape with color and a sweet, image 68

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — Paperbush typically requires minimal pruning and is relatively free of serious pests and diseases, image 104

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — Lush blue-green leaves emerge post-bloom, providing a textured backdrop; multi-colored and white and yellow, image 85

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — shrub with multi-colored and white and yellow blooms; providing a lush backdrop throughout the spring and, image 107

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — Suited to zones 7-10, it prefers partial shade and well-drained soil; the leaves turn to shades of yellow before shedding

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — open habit that is as wide as it is tall.<br><br>In the colder season; commonly known as Paperbush, image 90

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — This plant showcases silvery-gray winter buds opening to fragrant, yellow flowers in late winter/early spring, image 83

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — Suited to zones 7-10, it prefers partial shade and well-drained soil

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — Utilize as a focal point or in sensory gardens for its visual interest and aroma, image 86

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — again exposing the marvelously structured branches.<br><br>For optimal growth

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — Suited to zones 7-10, it prefers partial shade and well-drained soil; the leaves turn to shades of yellow, image 84

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

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — Paperbush (Edgeworthia chrysantha), a deciduous shrub, reaches up to 6 feet tall and wide; lush blue-green, image 82

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — these buds bloom into fragrant

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — Paperbush becomes a focal point with its highly distinctive; tubular yellow flowers from late winter to early, image 64

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — This plant typically reaches a mature size of 4 to 6 feet in height and spread

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — silver-white flower buds which elegantly dangle from the tips of bare branches; plant the Paperbush in, image 65

Photographs by 15 contributors

Dinesh Valke from Thane, India, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Stingraze, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Yoko Nekonomania, CC BY 2.0 · source
Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Michael Garlick, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
peganum from Small Dole, England, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
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Nankou Oronain (as36…, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
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Syrio, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Raffi Kojian, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Sun Jiao (Interaccoonale), CC BY 4.0 · source
Roozitaa, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
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