Edgeworthia Paper Bush
Edgeworthia chrysantha
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 7a-10a Find Your Zone
Plant Type: Flowering Shrub
Height at Maturity: 5-6′
Width at Maturity: 6-8′
Spacing: 5-6′ apart for hedges; 12’+ for space between plants
Growth Habit / Form: Broad mounding form
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Bright Yellow, Yellow, White
Flower Size: Large clusters of small flowers
Flowering Period: Late Winter thru Early Spring
Flower Type: Cluster
Fragrant Flowers: Yes – highly fragrant!
Foliage Color: Medium Green
Fragrant Foliage: No
Sun Needs: Shade or Mostly Shade, Morning Sun with Afternoon Shade, Filtered All Day Sun
Water Needs: Low when established. Needs more during drought periods
Soil Type: Clay (Amended), Loam, Sand, Silt
Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist
Soil pH: 5.5 – 7.5 (Moderately Acid to Neutral)
Maintenance / Care: Very Low
Attracts: Visual Attention
Resistances: Deer – more info, Disease, Drought, Dry Soil, Heat, Heavy Shade, Insect
Description
One of the all-time favorite plants in our own gardens, Edgeworthia, also called Paper Bush, is a truly a multi-season color and fragrance factory. In January, white flower buds begin opening to wonderfully fragrant, golden-yellow, honeysuckle like flowers densely packed in round clusters that continue to April. We’ve yet to meet a person who didn’t like the wonderful perfume the flowers emit. During the warm season, the plant is adorned with long, plumeria-like leaves that provide a lush, tropical look in shady areas. The leaves turn yellow in fall before dropping in early winter to reveal both the wonderful bark and the large, silvery-white flower buds at the tips of every stem on the plant.
Tip: Cut a few stems with buds off to enjoy the fragrance in indoor floral arrangements.
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing in a large mound 5 to 6 feet tall and up to twice as wide, Edgeworthia is ideal for use as an accent or specimen in medium size landscape spaces and home foundation plantings. In large landscape spaces it can be planted in groupings or as natural hedges. Plant near windows, patios, decks, porches and other outdoor living areas where the fragrance can be enjoyed. A fine addition to fragrance gardens, yellow theme gardens, cut flower gardens, woodland gardens, cottage gardens, and tropical-look gardens.
Suggested Spacing: 5 to 6 feet apart for solid hedges; 12 feet or more apart for space between plants
Note: For our customers who live and garden North of USDA Cold Hardiness Zone 7a, where this Edgeworthia is not reliably winter hardy, you’ll be happy to know it can be grown in containers that can be brought indoors during winter and place back outside when temperatures warm up in spring.
Growing Preferences
Edgeworthia is exceptionally easy to grow in moist but well-drained soils rich in organic matter and shade or part shade. Morning sun is fine but avoid direct afternoon sun. The established plants in our gardens rarely require watering however young plants might require supplemental irrigation during prolonged periods of summer drought. If leaves wilt and droop during a drought, a watering will perk them back up within minutes. Be careful to pick just the right spot for this plant because it does not like being transplanted once established.
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I had an Edgworthia in my old garden in Pennsylvania and missed it when I had to move and downsize. I always loved the flower buds in winter, like little pearls covering the shrub. I have been on the lookout for another one since moving and was thrilled to find it in the Wilson Bros Gardens catalogue. The plant arrived promptly after ordering, very well packaged and very healthy looking. Now that it is planted, I will just have to see how it does in my new garden in a sheltered spot in this suburb outside Philadelphia.——————————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and wonderful review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
I ordered this Paper Bush for a dear couple to plant in their yard for a remembrance of their son who was killed in a motorcycle crash. I couldn’t find it when I searched other companies I’ve used. But they had it!! My friends really loved it. It arrived quickly, was well packaged, and healthy. I’m very pleased with Wilson Bros Gardens and will definitely be ordering from them in the future.—————————————————–Thanks for the kind words and wonderful review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope your friends enjoy it for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
I purchased a 3 gallon Edgeworthia by mail. It arrived in good condition and the plant was very healthy. It is in the ground now and doing well. Ordering was easy and communication was good. It was as my first purchase of a plant by mail. It went well. Wilson Bros was great.———————————–Thanks for the kind words and wonderful review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
I’m impressed with Wilson Bros product. I couldn’t find an Edgeworthia anywhere locally. I worried about buying one online sight unseen, along with shipping it across the country. It arrived in perfect condition. An added bonus is that they have all the information needed about growing a healthy happy Edgeworthia on their website.—————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
My plant arrived in great shape, carefully prepared and packed to protect it during shipping. Communication was great and the planting instructions were phenomenal. It all happened in good time. I would order from this nursery again.————————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
I had not heard of Edgeworthia before seeing it featured on a PBS program. I immediately went to The Wilson Bros website to search for one. As usual my order arrived quickly in great condition. It was blooming! I’m looking forward to years of enjoying the fragrance and beauty of this plant in drab winters. Wilson Bros is the only mail order company that I use. You can buy from them with confidence.————————————————Awesome! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
The Edgeworthia chrysantha arrived in perfect condition and in bloom! It is a healthy specimen and much larger than anticipated. Now I hope I can do it justice and continue the excellent care to which it is accustomed.——————————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
The experience with this nursery was great! It was my first time 1) buying a plant outside of Home Depot and 2) buying a plant online. I had my reservations, but my experience with Wilson Bros Gardens will make me a return customer. The price is fair, the delivery was quick and secure, and the quality of the bush was excellent! The bush is fairing amazingly one-month after her transplant! As a new green thumb, their tips on how to make sure the transplant and care are successful are really helpful. I will be buying from here again.—————————————————WOW! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Hi, well it is thanks to Sunny your employee that I ordered the Columbine and then many
other plants too! She was most helpful in securing the last batch if yellow Columbines for
me, and they are planted and hopefully will thrive here in 6a. All of the items we have ordered
including the gift of an edgeworthia we sent to a friend in Missouri were beautifully packed,
healthy and rarin’ to grow. Thanks!———————————-Sunny is awesome! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
other plants too! She was most helpful in securing the last batch if yellow Columbines for
me, and they are planted and hopefully will thrive here in 6a. All of the items we have ordered
including the gift of an edgeworthia we sent to a friend in Missouri were beautifully packed,
healthy and rarin’ to grow. Thanks!———————————-Sunny is awesome! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Packaged well and arrived with no damage, Very healthy looking plants. I purchased two and gave away as a gift. Both plants are doing great.——————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you and the recipient enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
My Edgeworthia arrived in excellent condition. The packaging surrounded and protected my plant. As I unpacked the plant its wonderful odor filled the room. It will be a delightful addition to my garden. Thank you, Wilson Bros.———————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
My sister celebrated her 80th birthday with this beautiful Chrysantha, Paperbush. This is the second time we have ordered from you and are very happy with the quality of your plants. She can hardly wait to plant it in her nice big yard in McDonough, GA. Come on, Spring, hurry up. Will ask her to take a picture after it is planted and blooming. Thank you, again, for making her happy!
Julie Chismar
Sarasota, FL—————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope your sister enjoys it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! Enjoy the warm weather in Sarasota. Wish I was there! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Julie Chismar
Sarasota, FL—————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope your sister enjoys it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! Enjoy the warm weather in Sarasota. Wish I was there! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Arrived in great condition on time. So far so good.—————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
I received all of these plants in great shape. I hope to get one of your eucalyptus trees in the fall!———————————————–We are so very glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the stellar review! Beth | WBG 🙂
I had been looking for this plant for ages and all I cold find were seeds (!) or very small seedings. The 3-gallon plant I ordered from Wilson’s arrived carefully packaged and stands about 3 1/2 feet tall. It was easy to plant and is thriving.—————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Paper Bush arrived in perfect condition, with glossy leaves and new growth unfurling. Can’t wait to see the flowers next winter. It dropped a few leaves at first; we have a high desert climate so fingers crossed it likes its spot with morning sun and some protection from wind and snow. Wilson Bros. has the best shrubs!———————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Our Paperbush arrived in excellent condition. The packaging was impressive and complete with instructions on how to unpack. We are very pleased and will look too Wilson Bro’s Gardens for future plant purchases.
Signed,
Very Happy Customer———————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks so much for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Signed,
Very Happy Customer———————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks so much for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Arrived timely, well packaged and healthy.
Appreciate the information available on how to plant and care for the plant.————————————–We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
Appreciate the information available on how to plant and care for the plant.————————————–We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
Came quickly and was well leafed out. I set it out on the porch and unfortunately we had a hard freeze which killed all of the leaves. It is budding out along the stem, so I think it will be ok.————————————————We are glad you are pleased with your purchase! I’m sure it will be just fine. 🙂 Thanks for the review! Beth | WBG 🙂
Just recently started buying from Wilson brothers; always looking for plants that are not carried by a big box store. I smuggled a baby edgeworthia home in a suitcase in the past and was happy to see it here. It arrived quickly and the packaging was great. The plant is very healthy and a good price for the size. I have continued to buy 6-10 more plants from this site and am so pleased with the selection of plants. I would give you 6 stars if possible!———————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks so much for the awesome review and the kind words! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
The plant I received from Wilson Brothers is a superb plant. Fuller than ones offered in local nurseries, it arrived perfectly intact, in a pot, with absolutely no effects from being mailed. I would certainly buy from them again!———————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Plant arrived in great shape, plant form as expected. Will order again in the future.———————————————We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
Edgeworthia is hard to find, but I was able to order a large healthy one from Wilson Brothers. I am happy with my purchase and it’s doing well since being planted. I would definitely order again from this company.———————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review and the kind words! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Wilson Brothers packed this plant (3-gallon pot, multiple branches) extremely well for shipping — there was zero damage to the branches, and the soil was intact in the pot. The plant was professionally pruned. It was perfect for transplanting — fully rooted, but not root bound at all, and just ready to leaf out (leaves began opening only a few days after arrival).
It’s too soon to comment on whether I’ll like the Edgeworthia, because it hasn’t grown in my yard yet. But considering the quality of the plant Wilson Brothers sent, I’m betting I’ll love it.———————————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the kind words and great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
It’s too soon to comment on whether I’ll like the Edgeworthia, because it hasn’t grown in my yard yet. But considering the quality of the plant Wilson Brothers sent, I’m betting I’ll love it.———————————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the kind words and great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
I was so impressed by the way my Edgeworthia was packaged for the long trip to Oregon. It arrived in perfect shape and is putting down roots in my garden. I will order from Wilson Bros again. Thank you.—————————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
The paper bush arrived perfectly healthy within a few days of ordering, and it is now a happy thriving member of our garden. Fantastic service and beautiful plant!——————————————-Thanks for the kind words!! We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
Received plant in three days, awesome packaging, great plant, worth every dime, its on the patio now. But will be planting after rains come.———————————–Thanks for the kind words! We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
Extremely pleased!!! Very well packaged. Healthy plant. Some items need to be clearly marked.——————————–We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
When I saw this Edgeworthia and read about it I had to have it! I talked my yardman into moving a Shilling-the size of my washing machine-close to the house so I could make room for it under a Japanese maple. Three weeks later is sprouting leaves. WE are both happy.————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
The plant was beautiful. In good condition and moist.———————————————-We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
This Edgeworthia arrived in good shape and with unexpected leaves, from Georgia, I believe. After planting in my Seattle garden, the leaves eventually fell off to highlight the beautiful tight buds of my winter Edgeworthia. It’s looking quite happy now, waiting til early spring to unfurl it’s heady perfumed delight.————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Awesome of you for following up. It arrived happy and safe. I am very pleased with the size and condition. It’s been in the ground six days. The leaves were drooping yesterday so I gave it a good soak and it perked back up. Drooping again today. I’m hoping it’s transplant shock and passes.———————–I’m sure that’s the problem, it should do just fine. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Two three gallon pots arrived in great shape; have planted one in the ground and one in a larger pot. So far so good.! —————— WBG Reply: Hi Connie! Thanks so much for your review of the Edgeworthia plants and we hope you enjoy these fragrant wonders for years to come!
Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens
Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens
I am so happy and shocked with my purchase. I was surprised by the size and quality of my order. Will definitely be buying more. Thanks so much!!!!—————————————Hi Mike, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Edgeworthia chrysantha. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
It is a very nice plant and so far we are very happy with it. I wish I had noted your location when I ordered the plant; I could have easily driven down to pick it up and also see your nursery/farm.———————WBG Reply: Hi John, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Edgeworthia chrysantha. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! We are not currently opened to the public, Sorry.
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
I’m very pleased with my purchases from Williams Bros Nursery. Truly, 5 out of 5 stars! The plants arrived very well packaged and of an excellent size. Although I couldn’t plant them for a few days, they held up fine and have, now that they are planted in my garden, thrived. I’m very impressed and shall definitely be making more purchases over time.—————————–WBG Reply: Hi Judith, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Edgeworthia chrysantha. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
Great Service, I have two large plants and wanted another. They are hard to find, The fragrance fills the yard. One of the best plants to have in Jan. Feb.——————-WBG Reply: Hi Ted, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Edgeworthia chrysantha. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! They really are cool plants!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
Beautiful plant, excellent and quick delivery. Highly recommend.——————WBG Reply: Hi Frances, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Edgeworthia chrysantha. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
Beautiful tree. The box came pretty banged up. My first thoughts were that there was no way it would be in one piece. It was perfect!!!! Can’t wait for it to grow and bloom. ——————— WBG Reply: Hi Barbara – Thanks so much for your review of the Edgeworthia Paper Bush and we hope you enjoy yours as much as we enjoy the ones in our gardens. Sorry to hear that the box was banged up during transit. We secure the plants so they can’t move around in the box which explains by no damage. This is a rare occurrence but nonetheless we’re upgrading to an even stronger box that we should have by late summer 2018. Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can do for you. We’re at your service! – Brent – Wilson Bros Gardens
Love this one! —————— WBG Reply: Hi Abigail – Glad you like the Edgeworthia and hope you enjoy it for years to come. Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can help you with. We’re at your service! – Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens
I have been desperate to find this. Although it can grow in East Texas no one seems to know about it. I am thrilled with the service and care of my delivered Japanese paper bushes. I can’t wait to plant. I will recommend this company in the future. ——————— WBG Reply: Hi Rebecca – Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review and for the compliments. I think Edgeworthia is one of if not the most underused shrubs in existence….probably because it’s so hard to find. I absolutely love the plants in my garden. They just finished blooming (3/19/2018) and are starting to put out their attractive leaves. This is one of those rare plants that has year-round appeal in the garden…even during the dead of winter when it displays it’s silvery-white popcorn-like buds at the ends of bare branches. Hope you enjoy yours for years to come. Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can help you with. – Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens
I bought the larger size last in late fall and it arrived in perfect condition. We were not sure where to plant it so we sank the pot in the vegetable garden. In late February that little bush has many beautiful flowers clusters. When it matures it will be breathtaking. It is already growing leaves. I saw this plant in an episode of Garden Smart and had to have it. I am so happy with it. Highly recommended!——————- WBG Reply: Hi Laurel – Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review, picture, and the compliments! It was our pleasure to serve you and we hope you enjoy the Edgeworthia for years to come. I certainly enjoy the ones in my landscape. The largest one was planted probably 4 or 5 years ago and it’s about 5 feet tall by 6 feet wide or more. Has probably a 1,000 blooms on it right now (3/2/2018)! One of if not my favorite shrubs. Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can help you with. We’re at your service! – Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens
Had this plant installed awhile ago,,,,, it’s still alive from what the gardener says, but not doing anything…perhaps gone dormant…. will keep an eye on this plant. —————— WBG Reply: Hi Bobbi – Thanks for providing your review. The Edgeworthia is a deciduous shrub so won’t have any leaves during the winter months…usually from October or November through March. Being that you’re in Georgia, your plant should put on new leaves sometime in early spring. The ones in our gardens are in full bloom right now (2/15/2018) so it will probably be at least another month before leaves begin to emerge. If the leaves on yours don’t emerge by the end of March or early April at the latest please contact us. Let us know if there’s anything else we can help you with. We’re at your service! – Brent |Wilson Bros Gardens.
This was the 2nd paper bush that we bought. The first one was in a combined order and while all the other plants were in excellent shape the bush was fried after the trip cross country. After talking with the folks and sending pictures the cost of the first bush was refunded. EXCELLENT service from the team. This supplier has gone to the top of our list on who to order from. ———- WBG Reply: Hi Leslie – Not sure what happened with the first Edgeworthia we sent, but we’re glad to hear the second one survived the trip okay. I absolutely love this plant…definitely in my top 10 of all the plants in my own gardens. Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can help you with. We’re at your service! – Brent Wilson | Wilson Bros Gardens
This plant is huge, very healthy, and very much worth the cost. This is the third order I have placed, and I couldn’t be happier. Excellent packaging and fast shipping. ———– WBG REPLY: Hi Catherine – Thanks so much for your compliments, for your business, and for taking the time to provide us and future visitors to Wilson Bros Gardens with your review. Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can help you with – we’re at your service. Plant long and prosper! – Brent Wilson | Wilson Bros Gardens
Oh my god…I had no idea how wonderfully fragrant paperbushes would be. It’s February and my plant blooming right now with a few flowers. I can’t imagine what it will be like when the plants are as big in pictures I’ve seen with hundreds of flowers. I’ve ordered one more from you to go in another spot…one for the backyard and one for the front. The plants you sent were very nice.
plants packed well and look very nice.They should do very well.





































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