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Oriental Paperbush (Edgeworthia chrysantha)

Edgeworthia chrysantha, the Oriental Paperbush, is a deciduous shrub celebrated for its fragrant, tubular yellow flowers blooming in late winter to early spring.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Protect from harsh afternoon sun in hot climates.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Tolerates light frost but protect from hard freezes.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1-2 m

Spread

1.5-2.5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

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Synonyms
Daphne papyracia Koehne
Edgeworthia papyrifera Siebold & Zucc.
Edgeworthia tomentosa (Thunb.) Nakai
Magnolia tomentosa Thunb.
Yulania tomentosa (Thunb.) D.L.Fu
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMalvales
  • familyThymelaeaceae
  • genusEdgeworthia
  • speciesEdgeworthia chrysantha
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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