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    Edgeworthia papyrifera 'Akebono Improved'

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 5'
    • W: 5'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Edgeworthia papyrifera 'Akebono Improved' plant details

    Edgeworthia papyrifera 'Akebono Improved' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter orange and red flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Edgeworthia papyrifera 'Akebono Improved'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: thelypteridaceae, thymelaeaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 5 FT wide, 5 FT tall
    Flowers: orange and red blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: disease-resistant, fragrant, winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Edgeworthia papyrifera 'Akebono Improved'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A Cistus introduction, we were given a small plant of an orange flowered paper bush from Japan and although beautiful, was rather easy to kill with various rots or other coodies. This seedling is a bit larger to 5' or so, somewhat darker orange flowers producing a great abundance in mid to late winter, the fragrance wafting for some distance. Prefers some afternoon shade, and well drained soil, though adapts well to full sun if well watered. Sculptural container plant. USDA Zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Edgeworthia papyrifera 'Akebono Improved' plant

    How to Grow Edgeworthia papyrifera 'Akebono Improved'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono'

    aka Edgeworthia 'Akebono', Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Red Dragon', Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Rubra', Paper Bush, PAPERBUSH, Red Paper Bush

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 5'-6'

    Width: 5'-6'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular
    Photo of Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono' flower, form by Danger Garden
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    Edgeworthia chrysantha

    aka Oriental Paper Bush, Oriental Paperbush

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-8'

    Width: 3'-18'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Edgeworthia chrysantha foliage by Danger Garden
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    Edgeworthia papyrifera

    Scientific Name: Edgeworthia chrysantha (Papyrifera Group)

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

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6b-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 5'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Edgeworthia papyrifera flower, form by Melissa Goodman
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    Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Nanjing Gold'

    aka Gold Flowered Paper Bush

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 8'

    Width: 6'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Nanjing Gold' buds by Danger Garden
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    Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Gold Rush'

    aka Gold Rush Golden Paperbush

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10a

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Gold Rush'
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