Edgeworthia chrysantha
Paperbush
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.
Growing Conditions
Zone:
7, 8, 9
Exposure:
Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
Water Needs:
Average
Description
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
Uses and Applications
Landscape Uses:
Mixed Border, Small Gardens, Specimen, Structure / Foundation
Special Situations:
Courtyard / Urban Garden
Wildlife:
Deer Resistant
More Design Considerations
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
Care and Maintenance
Maintenance Level:
medium
Plant Combos
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Shrub Combo for Mixed Border
Focus: Year-round Interest, Curb Appeal, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
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Exposure: Filtered Sun, Full Sun, Morning Sun, Part Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 9 -
Mixed Border Plant Combo Featuring Edgeworthia
Focus: Curb Appeal, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Small Space
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Exposure: Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Sun, Open Shade
Zone: 7, 8, 9 -
Winter Blooming Shrubs with Elegant Conifers for All Season Structure
Focus: Year-round Interest, Curb Appeal, Mixed Border
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Exposure: Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Sun, Open Shade, Part Shade
Zone: 7, 8