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Edgeworthia

This genus includes 2 species with heavy set woody shrubs with papery bark. The large, oval, pointed foliage is medium green and heavily felted when young.
They prefer fertile, light, moist, well drained soil in partial shade. They can be reproduced from seed, aerial layers and half hardened cuttings.

Edgeworthia chrysantha ( Paper Bush )
Native to China; this is a medium size shrub reaching a maximum size of 10 x 6.5 feet. Some records include: 2nd year - 2.5 feet; 8 years - 7 feet.
The attractive, large, deciduous foliage is tropical looking and has a heavy midrib. The deep green leaves reach up to 10 x 2 inches in size.
The flowers buds are fully developed by late autumn and open in late winter. The fragrant flowers are bright yellow aging to creamy white and are borne in rounded heads.
Small drupes follow the flowers.
The branching is heavy and coarse yet interesting.
Hardy zones 7 to 10 and possibly 6 on very protected sites including in the Philadelphia suburbs. It prefers protection from wind.


* photos taken on March 28 2010 @ U.S. National Arboretum






* photo taken on 4th of July 2010 @ U.S. National Arboretum, D.C.


* photos taken on October 17 2010 @ U.S. National Arboretum, D.C.



* photos taken on Aug 25 2011 @ Scott Arboretum, Swarthmore College, PA



* photos taken on Mar 8 2013 @ Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, MD

Bhutan Gold
Reaches up to 10 feet.

Gold Rush
Larger than average flowers.

* photos taken on June 23 2013 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC


Red Dragon
Red flowers

Snow Cream
Averaging double the growth rate of other clones, reaching up to 10 x 8 feet but otherwise similar in appearance.
Hardy north to zone 7. Originating at Plant Delights.