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Edgeworthia chrysantha
Edgeworthia chrysantha
Every winter, gardeners are awestruck by the beauty of the paper bush. This plant allows gardeners to add a forth season of flowers to the landscape. When most plants are sleeping for the winter these lovely plants are hard at work producing flowers with a sweet fragrance. They flower at the perfect time when we are all a little worn down by the long winter.
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Edgeworthia chrysantha Paper Bush For Sale Online
Plant enthusiasts and collectors have long sought after Edgeworthia chrysantha, commonly known as Paper Bush, for its exceptional beauty and resilience. This cold-hardy deciduous shrub gets its name from its soft, fibrous bark, which is traditionally used to create high-quality paper.
Fragrant Winter Blooms & Year-Round Interest
One of the most striking features of Paper Bush Edgeworthia is its fragrant, golden-yellow flowers, which bloom in late winter to early spring. The creamy-white flower buds emerge atop smooth, brown branches, bursting into bright golden spheres as early as February, often lasting through April. These highly scented flowers add vibrant color and a sweet fragrance to the otherwise dormant winter landscape.
Growing & Landscaping with Edgeworthia
Native to China, Edgeworthia chrysantha thrives in rich, moist, well-drained soils with partial shade. This multi-stemmed shrub creates an elegant, rounded silhouette with its cinnamon-colored stems and lush green foliage throughout the growing season.
Landscaping Ideas:
✔ Use as a standalone focal point for a unique architectural appeal
✔ Line garden pathways for a structured look
✔ Plant in masses for a stunning seasonal display
In fall, the Paper Bush drops its leaves, revealing its intriguing branch structure, and adding visual interest throughout the winter months. Whether used as a specimen plant or incorporated into woodland gardens, this winter-blooming shrub is a must-have for those looking to extend seasonal interest in their landscape.
| Hardiness Zone: | 7-9 |
|---|---|
| Mature Height: | 6 to 10 Feet |
| Mature Width: | 6 to 10 Feet |
| Classification: | Deciduous shrub |
| Sunlight: | Full Shade to partial Sun |
| Habit: | Rounded |
| Foliage: | Green |
| Flower Color: | White and Yellow |
| Soil Condition: | Any well drained soil |
| Water Requirements: | Water well until established |
How to Care for Edgeworthia chrysantha
Before you buy your Edgeworthia chrysantha Paper Bush, make sure to read these recommended care instructions to keep this plant healthy and thriving.
How do I prune Edgeworthia?
Maintenance of Edgeworthia is minimal once established. Pruning is generally not needed, however you can prune the paperbush in the spring, after flowering to give it a more open habit.
How do I plant my Edgeworthia?
Edgeworthia will generally do well in a wide range of soils, as long as they are well-drained soils. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant too deep. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. Depending on the quality of your existing soil, you may need to mix compost or topsoil into the backfill soil.
How much water does an Edgeworthia need?
When first planting your Edgeworthia, give the roots a good, deep watering. This is not to be rushed. Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day thereafter. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks.
How should I fertilize my Edgeworthia?
We suggest Bio-tone starter fertilizer. iIt is a great starter fertilizer that provides plants with mycorrhizae fungus. It is a naturally-occurring, beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots of plants. It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. We love this product and use it on all plants we install in our own gardens. Bio-tone is a gardener's best friend and can help guarantee your success.
Additional Information
With the alluring scent of its winter flowers Edgeworthia, commonly called Paper Bush, is a fragrant winter flowering shrub. Loads of unique yellow and white flowers in winter make Edgeworthia chrysantha a "must-have" for woodland gardens. Interplant with Camellias and Witch hazels for a truly spectacular winter show.
