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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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Photos (108)

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — multi-colored and white and yellow flowers in the garden; paperbush becomes a focal point with its highly, image 79

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — This plant showcases silvery-gray winter buds opening to fragrant, yellow flowers in late winter/early spring, image 29

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — This plant typically reaches a mature size of 4 to 6 feet in height and spread; shrub with multi-colored and white and

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — providing a lush backdrop throughout the spring and summer months

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — plant the Paperbush in partially shaded to full sun locations in well-drained; this plant showcases, image 74

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — silver-white flower buds which elegantly dangle from the tips of bare branches

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — again exposing the marvelously structured branches.<br><br>For optimal growth; it is hardy in USDA zones 7 through 10

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

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — lanceolate foliage emerges shortly after

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — spicy scent that is a beacon to early pollinators.<br><br>The dark green; fertile soil with consistent moisture, image 69

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — shrub for half or shade

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — plant the Paperbush in partially shaded to full sun locations in well-drained; this plant showcases, image 101

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

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — infusing the landscape with color and a sweet, image 41

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — these buds bloom into fragrant; shrub for half or shade, image 66

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

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — again exposing the marvelously structured branches.<br><br>For optimal growth; it is hardy in USDA zones 7, image 73

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — tubular yellow flowers from late winter to early spring; is a distinctive deciduous shrub that adds a, image 94

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — providing a lush backdrop throughout the spring and summer months; this plant typically reaches a mature size, image 98

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — Utilize as a focal point or in sensory gardens for its visual interest and aroma, image 59

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 102

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — spicy scent that is a beacon to early pollinators.<br><br>The dark green

Paperbush (Edgeworthia Chrysantha) — is a distinctive deciduous shrub that adds a sculptural elegance and an all-season interest to the landscape, image 61

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 89

Photographs by 16 contributors

Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, France, CC BY 2.0 · source
Roozitaa, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Yoko Nekonomania, CC BY 2.0 · source
Raffi Kojian, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K, CC BY 2.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Gentiana, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Sun Jiao (Interaccoonale), CC BY 4.0 · source
Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Guilhem Vellut d'Annecy, France, CC BY 2.0 · source
peganum from Small Dole, England, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Dinesh Valke from Thane, India, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
KENPEI, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Flobbadob, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
日: Jnn, CC BY 2.1 jp · source

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