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Edgeworthia chrysantha
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Edgeworthia chrysantha

Paper Bush, Golden Edgeworthia

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Deciduous shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers emerging before leaves in late winter. Hardy, compact habit, bark used for paper making.
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Amazon.com 7-8 in In Stock $116.99 Buy
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Plant Details

Common Name Paper Bush, Golden Edgeworthia
Family Thymelaeaceae
Genus Edgeworthia
Species Chrysantha
Origin China, Japan
Blooming Late winter to early spring, before foliage emergence
Leaf Color Green (yellowing in autumn)
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Moisture-retentive, well-drained fertile loam. Slightly acidic to neutral pH preferred.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growing season. Reduce watering once established and in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Partial shade in hot climates; full sun in cooler regions. Protect from strong afternoon wind.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before flowering. Annual mulch recommended.

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Pruning

Minimal pruning required after flowering. Remove dead wood or shape as needed.

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

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Apr
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Aug
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 8 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
5° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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