Deciduous Shrub
The paperbush (Edgeworthia chrysantha) is prized for fragrant, soft yellow blooms that appear on bare branch in winter. An attractive choice as a foundation shrub near your front entry where you can enjoy its fragrance as you come and go. It has blue-ish and somewhat bold leaves in summer. Protect from afternoon sun.
Zone:
7, 8, 9
Exposure:
Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
Water Needs:
Average
Size: 36 - 60 tall x 36 - 96 wide
Shape / Form:
Rounded
Foliage Texture:
Medium
Foliage Quality:
Medium
Features: Flowers, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Winter Interest
Foliage Color:
Blue,
Green
Flower Color:
Yellow / Gold,
Yellow
Bloom Season:
Feb,
Mar,
Apr,
Winter,
Late Winter / Early Spring
Flower Shape:
Cluster
Landscape Uses:
Mixed Border, Small Gardens, Specimen, Structure / Foundation
Special Situations:
Courtyard / Urban Garden
Wildlife:
Deer Resistant
Season of Interest:
Winter, Spring, Late Winter / Early Spring, Late Spring / Early Summer, Late Fall / Early Winter
Position / Role:
mid-plane filler
Collections:
eGardenGo Favorite, Plants That Earn Their Keep
Maintenance Level:
medium
Focus:
Year-round Interest,
Curb Appeal,
Mixed Border,
Pleasing Seasonal Flow
Exposure:
Filtered Sun,
Full Sun,
Morning Sun,
Part Sun
Zone:
7,
8,
9
Focus:
Curb Appeal,
Mixed Border,
Pleasing Seasonal Flow,
Small Space
Exposure:
Filtered Sun,
Morning Sun,
Part Sun,
Open Shade
Zone:
7,
8,
9
Focus:
Year-round Interest,
Curb Appeal,
Mixed Border
Exposure:
Filtered Sun,
Morning Sun,
Part Sun,
Open Shade,
Part Shade
Zone:
7,
8