Edgeworthia papyrifera

Scientific Name: Edgeworthia chrysantha (Papyrifera Group)

Also Known As

Edgeworthia chrysantha (diploid form)
Chinese Paper Bush
Japanese Paperbush
Oriental Paperbush
Oriental Paperbush
Yellow Daphne

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 5'-4'

planting zones

6b-10b

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Edgeworthia papyrifera plant details

Edgeworthia papyrifera is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Edgeworthia papyrifera

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: thelypteridaceae, thymelaeaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, fragrant, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Edgeworthia papyrifera

USDA Zones: 6b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This shrub will be smaller and more restrained than E. 'chrysantha'. The leaves are 3"x1" wide. The golden yellow flowers are pendant and bloom February-March. Needs protection with us. We grow among evergreen shrubs.

By: Gossler Farms

Used at one time in high-class paper making in Japan, this lovely Daphne relative (to 6') has leaves clothed in silky hairs beneath. In spring, clusters of somewhat fragrant creamy-yellow flowers. PSh/Med

By: Forestfarm

Compared to E. chrysantha, the leaves are longer and slimmer and seem more refined. Still wonderful silver buds in winter, and fragrant flowers in spring.

By: Specialty Ornamentals

This oriental cousin of the daphne is a deciduous shrub growing to 6' tall. The dropping of the leaves in fall expose the graceful branching of the plant and the fine flaky bark which is used in China to make a high-grade paper. Pale yellow, fragrant flowers are borne in large clusters in late winter, even before the lime green leaves.