My 1990 edition of Michael Dirrs. Carolyn. Mine is about 6 feet tall and the same around, it is in a moveable planter (which I do not movebut I would if we are hit with a hurricane or some other natural disaster), the planter is 4 feet tall, 3 feet wide, and 5 feet long, it is has yellow flowers, and it is gorgeous, but I have a concern. The lesser goldfinch has a larger range and is more common. While you might hate the thought of it being deciduous when the deep-green leaves have fallen the plant will take your breath away with its form and structure adorned with clusters of silver-sheened buds that you will treasure during the months leading up to the beginning of blooms in late winter. Cayuga White is one of the most productive and disease resistant varieties grown in New York and was Cornell University's first variety released specifically for winemaking. I dont think they are at all hard to propagate. Edgeworthia thrives in partial shade and appreciates well-enriched, moist soil. No one has ever mentioned that, and I have nothing to do with them. Carolyn, I have just found your site . Hank, I guess the edgeworthias were on a schedule of their own this year. Carolyn. This shrub likes to live in sun to light shade . If it dies, plant another, they are fast growing. My gut reaction would be that you are worrying about drainage too much. (Optional) It arrived fairly recently in the US. The only plants that we ship are snowdrops and miniature hostas. Some supplemental water will perk it right up (though you need not do it at the first sign of droops). I had never heard of Edgeworthia before (relatively new gardener) thats a beautiful looking shrub. Starr, I hope everyone understands that I am not recommending an edgeworthia for zone 5. L'Edgeworthia (Edgeworthia chrysantha, famille des Thymlaces), appel aussi Edgeworthie ou buisson papier , est un trs joli arbuste buissonnant la silhouette harmonieuse et l'allure exotique.Il atteint entre 1 et 2 m de haut et une longvit jusqu' 60 ans. I do believe you could cut one to the ground without fear of harm given the basal shoots they push up. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems:No significant problems. You need a protected microclimate in your garden. I am to apply some healthy soil bacteria roo to lower the transplant. Carolyn. A shame, but often the case with orange or red cultivars of white flowering plants. Carolyn, We planted a whip of paper bark about 2 springs ago If you are still interested, you could contact me at the end of March and ask about the status. I am in about 40 full sun and it is doing very well. It rains every few days now and still it is not enough and extra watering is needed. All the edgeworthias I have ever seen do that. Basically I had to water it every day not to have the leaves droop. Hello Nikolay, I just called my supplier, and they will have 10 for me in April if all goes according to plan. I am sorry it has taken me two years to see your post. Im partial to her because a previous boss said it would never make it I have always wanted one but was told it wasnt hardy in my climate (5 southwestern CT). Aside from its many attractions for us, I can report that deer have not found it so. Foliage: Deciduous, alternate, simple, narrowly oblong, dark greenish blue. Botanical Name: Edgeworthia chrysantha Common Name: Paperbush Family: Thymelaceae Hardiness: USDA Zones 7-9 Size: 10' tall x 10' wide Location: Full shade to part sun Soil: Moist and well-drained Bloom Time: Winter Foliage: Deciduous with yellow fall color Happy Growing Overall, I am a huge fan of paperbush and I think you will be too! Push a branch into the ground, stick a brick or stone on it, and one year later you will have a rooted plant to detach from the main much like an azalea. This edgeworthia is pictured in mid-April on the terrace of the main house at Chanticleer gardens in Wayne, Pennsylvania. I am a retail nursery. Rob Ripma Male lesser goldfinch in south Texas. Your data will be helpful to southern gardeners. Plants growing in too much sun will need supplemental watering during summer. Thanks for commenting, Hank, it is nice to have confirmation of information because there are so few edgeworthias around. It also holds water and feeding ingredients in summer. both would be Zone 7. Tina, I would love to see your photos when you are done with your break from blogging. T, Thanks for reporting in. Carolyn, I am about 50 miles south of ATlanta and have grown two edgeworthia for about five years. It is in moderate shade in the summer, under trees. Make a cut just above a bud that faces outward. Is it because I live in a country that has no winter? Happy Winter, Emily, I too find Edgeworthia to be a very hardy plant. Papyrifera was the first one I owned, after falling in love with the plant at the Atlanta Botanical Garden in the early nineties. Pbm, The post profiles Edgeworthia chrysantha. This page summarizes the data available in PubChem associated with the organism Edgeworthia chrysantha. Edgeworthia 'Akebono'. They do great here, lots of blooms, growing large, 66 after 5 years. I have only seen three plants besides my two, and all three were in protected courtyard areas. Required fields are marked *. Evergreen Will grow outside in milder locations This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. Short-stalked, lanceolate-oblong, dark green leaves (to 3-5" long and 2" wide) are crowded near the branch ends. Edgeworthia is a woodland plant, like azalea and rhododendron. There is a bit of yellow fall color (nothing to write home about) in autumn. In The Heather Garden at Ft Tryon in Washington Heights NYC i live in zone 8a,and would like to know if i can purchase Edgeworthia from you ?If yes, please send me details. I actually adore this plant when its just in budI think it adds great interest to the garden. A south-facing wall is best for growing this shrub, which likes moist, rich soil. During the summer its shape and foliage give the impression that it is related to the rhododendron. Anne, Thanks so much. to see if it helps. Note this is the default cart. Colin. The foliage turns a nice yellow in the fall. My 1990 edition of Michael Dirrs Manual of Woody Landscape Plants contains no mention of it, and it was not covered in my 1994 Longwood course, Deciduous Flowering Shrubs II. Carolyns Shade Gardens is a retail nursery in Bryn Mawr, PA, U.S., zone 6b/7a. Edgeworthia produces fragrant, butterfly-attracting flowers in the winter and early spring. What separates NC State University from other schools? Edgeworthia chrysantha Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Grandiflora' It eventually reaches 7 feet high and wide and makes a nice stand-alone specimen or back-of-the-border choice. Also I had read standing water in winter was not good for the roots, which is a problem for me in some winters, esp with underground water raising to the surface, so I made a drainage with stone at the bottom of the hole and planted the edgeworthia on top of the stones. I look forward to catching up with your post. I purchased 3, two are 66 and the third is maybe 45, with smaller leaves, must be slightly different cultivars. For the first couple of years after planting my Edgeworthia, I fretted over the yellowing leaves, but as Carolyn noted, thats what they do. Carolyn, Carolyn, I remember seeing this shrub when we visited Chanticleer together last year, and somehow I could not admire it as much as you did. You dont have to worry about missing the scent of the blooms, but you may want to plant edgeworthia within reach of passersby because the foliage invites handling. Nursery Happenings: Carolyns Shade Gardens is a retail nursery located in Bryn Mawr, PA, specializing in showy, colorful, and unusual plants for shade. This 6-to-8-foot mounding shrub is a shrub for all seasons. Rosemary, I have never seen one growing in a pot. Carolyn. I found your post while looking for info about E.c. It has wonderful form ! Sign up today! Thank you to everyone. This versatile grape can be made into a semi-dry to sweet wine and is often blended with other white hybrids such as Seyval and Vidal. Hi Nikolay, Fun to get a comment from your part of the world. If you want to do mail order, all of mine came from here: https://nurcar.com/collections/woodies-e/products/edgeworthia-chrysantha-winter-gold. I would love to order an Edgeworthia for myself. El ingls es el idioma de control de esta pgina. I have found it to be drought tolerant after the first year, unless we are in a bad drought situation. Edgeworthia tomentosa (Thunb.) Mine is in an east-facing location with partial shade backed by shrubs and trees and a stone wall, which block winter winds from the northwest. Thank you so much for your beautiful pictures and valuable information. I need advice as to the soil mix. I am in zone 8/7B/Adepending on the year and climate of the current season. Grows 4-5' x 4-5', best in morning sun, but can grow in full sun or shade. Need more advice on my Chrysantha. Now, since roots have not developed yet, the leaves shrivel up in the afternoon if not watered every other day. Woody Ornamentals North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook, Hanging Baskets, From Houseplants to Herbs, Mountain Horticultural Crops Research & Extension Center, Vernon G. James Research & Extension Center, Extension Gardener Travel Study Adventures, Entomology Insect Biology and Management, Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center, Weed Management in Nurseries, Landscapes & Christmas Trees. Ive transplanted stalks with roots with no issues and minimal care. It doesnt seem to care about sun or shade, although full sun leads to droopy leaves in summer. Lee Lee, Thank you so much for your extensive comment. Dont over or under water and it will likely be fine. Be sure to snip a few blooms to keep the house fragrant through the winter. Carolyn. I just found two buds on my baby Edgeworthia. The small, yellow, strongly fragrant, pendant flowers hang in clusters from the bare branch tips from February to April. We made the original selection from a group of seed-grown plants, imported from China by Canada's Piroche Plants in the late 1990s. I have mine in a 4 feet tall, 3 feet wide, and 5 feet long, container that I built and the container is in a protected locationsheltering the plant from full sun and winds. I wish blog posts could include a fragrance button! Heather @ heathrss@aol.com, Sorry, Heather, the only plants I ship are snowdrops and mini hostas. As always, Carolyn, you provide such fascinating information on plants! If only I were good at shaping! It is gorgeous in the winter. Carolyn. Chrysantha refers to itsgolden yellow flowers. It now seems to be stabilizing, and most of it is as lovely as ever. Carolyn, I have an Edgeworthia in Seattle (zone 8) which does very well except that about 10% of the leaves become distorted each year in a way that looks like some kind of virus. I am however loving my Winters Joy! I have no idea. It does get a little morning sun. So glad you commented on the scent because I just read an article that made me question my memory of how lovely it is. I dont see it now on either of mine, but they are pretty small. It is such a beautiful plant. I also love Daphnes but they do not seem to do as well for me so about 7 years ago it was suggested to me to try the Chinese Paper bush and I am glad I did. Starr Foster, Starr, I am not actually going to sell these plants until April. Thanks so much for answering the propagation question. Thanks for your blog, I really enjoy this plant as well. I have to heavily prune one of several that wants to grow humongous by my front door walk every year. Be sure to snip a few blooms to keep the house fragrant through the winter. Its leaves are dark green and it is covered with healthy buds. Height and spread: 150cm (59"). Be patient. I have never pruned mine. Indie, The plants I sold and the ones I planted were in three gallon pots so they didnt look as awkward as they might have if smaller. It has partial sun/high shade. A number of leaves turned yellow and fell, while other stems showed what I would call wilt. Your email address will not be published. Its done wonderfully in my garden. I am so glad that readers treat these comments like a forum and answer each others questions. Do you have that experience or do you water them? Should I mound up mulch at the base around Thanksgivng like I do with my roses and mums? Carolyn. L'Edgeworthia, un arbuste rare. My Edgeworthia plant is healthy, but I notice the bottom leaves are turning yellow, do I need to fertilize or is this natural to the species? I am in 6b/7a, mostly 6b for the last few winters. A Few Winter Blooms at Swarthmore College | Stately Kitsch A Few Winter Blooms at Swarthmore College | Design for the modern older home owner. I want people to ramble on about edgeworthias so that the information gets out there! It also was very slow to leaf out, so I bought another yellow flowering Winter Gold plant which duplicates the one at the previous home. I would definitely mulch and protect from wind. I bought one at the Scott Arboretum sale in 2007 (?). Is it ok? My best guess is too much wetness, although there was no obvious ground saturation, and it sits on a slight down-slope. It is planted in the existing clay soil mixed half and half with leaf compost. Carolyn. However, I have been able to offer it to my customers in fall 2011 and fall 2012 because my wholesale shrub supplier carries beautiful specimens of it. Hank, Thanks for giving us the information about your plant. Genus: Edgeworthia Named for M.P. NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to Save your plant data online. I am on Cape Cod, but have been a customer of theirs for years. This well-branched shrub begins blooming in December, when its nothing but a bare silhouette in the garden, and continues through the winter. Ann, I am glad to hear they are covering edgeworthia at Longwood now. Great, Joyce, I am sure Alex and Practiced Hands Gardening can help. Bright yellow flowers appear in round clusters on the branch tips like little suns, so it's not much of a stretch. To create additional collections, you must be a paid member of our site. Edgeworthias seem to be very hardy, but I will not test mine. It currently is about 7-8 high by 1215 wide. I dont care so much about the unattractive quality, I just dont want to lose one of my favorite shrubs of all time!! Carolyn. Le tronc est court et disparat petit petit dans les branchages. The individual florets are tiny, but a few dozen make up a 1-1/2 to 2-inch cluster that will simply knock you sideways. I am struggling with site selection, but from the sounds of it this beautiful plant can thrive in sun and shade. Learn how your comment data is processed. Janet, Thanks for all that great growing information. Now I wish I had ordered a paper bush! How gorgeous is that!! My favorite season for edgeworthia is winter when the leaves drop to reveal the buds which form in late summer or early fall depending on where you live. My photos of the whole plant do not do justice to how gorgeous it is, but as I reviewed the on-line literature, I realized that everyone has this problem. Cookies, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. Now I want to propagate one of them so I can have three. It was amazing, and it was a shrub I had never heard of. I would just take care to trench around the perimeter several weeks in advance to stimulate new roots to assist in the transplant process. Another option is Junkers Nursery in England (www.junker.co.uk) which Dirk got the Pontica Hybrid from. I have pruned one edgeworthia back to the ground when it became unstable on its large central stem on a slope (5-6 diameter) and it has sprouted and regrown beautifully. There is no fall color. These are fast and large growers. I recall seeing similar on my previous edgeworthia. Carolyn, I cant get this blog entry to let me leave a comment (maybe its full? Even now in November its leaves are droopy and in summer they were shrivelling and drying completely. Planted it under a big oak, east facing, will get 4 or so hours of morning sun in summer. Year-round with best selection February-April. The only plants we ship are snowdrops to US customers. The Edgeworthia was also starting to lean forward and with any hurricane it could have tumbled overI am in zone 7B. Like daphnes, you can smell edgeworthia long before you can see it. Carolyn. E. chrysantha can grow very large in my area an unknown when I first planted them, so I have pruned in all kinds of ways in all kinds of weather with no pruning damage. The summer-loving tree sheds its leaves in fall and late winter going through beautiful fall colors and growing new ones in spring. I would love to hear from other readers who have tried Red Dragon. Hello Pamela, In the last years I am not getting temperatures around -13C or 9F and that is for short periods, a few hours a couple of times each winter, most of the time it is around freezing or a bit above at night only. Louise, You must have figured the comment problem out. It gives me something to look forward to. Facebook: Carolyns Shade Gardens has a Facebook page where I post single photos, garden tips, and other information that doesnt fit into a blog post. Also, I am planning some landscaping within a paved courtyard, and wondering if you can suggest a small, unusual, flowering tree (preferably evergreen). Thank you! However, another example of a mature edgeworthia plant can be found in the Terry Shane Teaching garden and two very small specimens can be found in the Harry Wood Garden and south of Martin Hall. I love edgeworthia in all its manifestations, but late winter when the buds start to swell has to be my favorite. Carolyn, do you think mine might be struggling because it was brought from England which has a much wetter climate. We dug them & placed them in the woods where they merely survived for several years. I can enjoy the structure and color from the sun room in the winter, but venture out despite snow or rain for the scent. Two fragrant and vigorous climbing plants for a spectacular With its rich purple blooms, Clematis Etoile Violette' is a Use our interactive toolsto design your dream garden. I am in zone 7a so not that far off from your zone. Virtually pest and disease free. The small, yellow, strongly fragrant, pendant flowers hang in hemispherical clusters from the bare branch tips from February to April. The falling leaves also reveal edgeworthias striking architectural habit. Once again I wish I lived closer to you this plant is not sold in my area. One thing is clear though: you wont regret adding edgeworthia to your garden. Based in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, we reach millions of During the time that Edgeworthia is not flowering it still impresses, with lush long green tropical-looking leaves. I did have to take off a branch that was against the house and I hated every second of it. Carolyn. As edgeworthias age, if you have a little patience, you can root your own by allowing a ground sprout to grow awhile and placing a brick on it to encourage root development. These seeds were collected from Edgeworthia chrysantha, also known as Oriental paperbush, and mitsumata. The same thing that connects it to every corner of North Carolina: NC State Extension. It is getting so big that I may have to cut it back! I did not plant my Edgeworthia in full sun and would not do it in your region. Unless I dig it up and bring it in, it will likely not survive at all. It reaches about 5 tall and 6 wide. After reading my postI can see I rambled and that I am very concerned about my lovely shrub. http://www.seidelbast.net/ponticahybrid.html, https://carolynsshadegardens.com/2017/01/28/edgeworthia-update/, https://nurcar.com/collections/woodies-e/products/edgeworthia-chrysantha-winter-gold, Your Native Woodland: If You Build It They Will Come, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, ME, Ferns for American Gardens by John Mickel, Snowdrops by Matt Bishop, Aaron Davis, & John Grimshaw, The Gardener's Guide to Growing Hellebores by Graham Rice and Elizabeth Strangman. . There is a smaller, red-orange flowered form in commerce that some find even more attractive than the larger, gold-standard type. I wanted to attach a picture but do not see an option to do it. Kathy, How exciting! As we have all noted and Carolyn has responded, this is a characteristic of Edgeworthia. As to size, papyrifera may go well over 6x6 in time, as I have one that is there in 6 years (in half sun). And the blooms are the white (in my case) flowers early in the spring/late winter? Life always gets in the way of gardening. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Get all the details below! And in autumn yes, another season of color the foliage turns rich shades of yellow. Joy, There are so few edgeworthias in our area that I underestimated the size and planted it close to a very special Japanese maple and a thriving camellia. Do you have any experience with pests/diseases on this plant? I pruned it before the first budding, probably in January/February and I pruned it hard taking some limbs down to the trunk. Sarah, I dont have a big sample but edgeworthia seems to be pretty tolerant of shade or sun. The much sought after Edgeworthia Red Dragon is a winter flowering deciduous Chinese shrub with cinnamon coloured young bark and dense nodding terminal clusters of fragrant orange to red flowers which open in late winter. I make a habit of gifting it to others so I can see more of them! Edgeworthia flowers exude a sweet fragrance similar to Daphne, further enhancing their sunny disposition. Nice idea on the planter. I find that occasional watering may . Carolyn, please hold 1 of the 10 for me!!!!! Had hoped there were two in the pot, wanted to have a row of three. This blog has been very helpful, thank you Carolyn. 3 Chemicals and Bioactivities Expand this section. What made it so helpful? For example a kiwi struggles here!!! I think that saved the buds from freezing in our exceedingly low temperatures this winter. Nancy, You must have liked the post. Space these plants about 7 feet apart in partial shade and rich, moist soil. It faces east and is surrounded by other shrubs and overhung by trees. Carolyn. The plant sold as Edgeworthia papyrifera is slightly smaller and has more delicate flowers and branching. I just purchased an edgeworthia from my favorite nursery in the Atlanta area. Im on the Board of Awbury Arboretum in Germantown, and our landscape manager there, Denis Lucey, says edgeworthia is his favorite shrub by far. Please keep in touch. This shrub grows in zones 7 to 10, and in protected areas of Zone 6. Carolyn. Carolyn. The oldest reference to it growing in the US that I have found is 1993 at the fairgrounds in Raleigh. It is in an east facing location with lots of morning sun and afternoon shade, average soil with lots of other plants around it. It there more current blogs? tucked in a corner, and fell in love with the bark and buds. Also, would water absorbing/ retaining additives, root-grow fungi to the planting mix, pebbles around the base to keep it cool in summer, to help it survive a drought, if there would be noone to water it? We had a few days this past winter that were close to zero degrees with high winds, the blooms did not last as long as usual, but it still smelled heavenly and looks great today. During the growing season, you'll appreciate the dark green to nearly blue-green foliage and the open, multi-stemmed growth habit. Edgeworthia is native to China and was named for Michael Edgeworth (1812 to 1881), a plant collector for the East India Company. As I was worried about root rotting in winter I planted it in a sheltered from cold winds southern location under the leaves of a grape vine with drainage of stones at the bottom of the hole. En la medida en que haya algn conflicto entre la traduccin al ingls y la traduccin, el ingls prevalece. Edgeworthia's common name, paper bush, comes from its utilitarian bark, which is processed into a high-grade paper product in Japan and China. Liane, thanks for commenting on pruning. Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Red Dragon' (Paperbush), Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' (Golden Variegated Sweet Flag), Want Garden Inspiration? For immediate help or to order plants call 919-772-4794, 8-5 M-F (ET). I will continue to keep an eye on her and hope this winter goes well for both of us! These are hardy shrubs and fast growers unlike the Daphne. Unless you have the red / orange form, akebono, which was apparently a blooming flop for mist folks. Edgeworthias have supple, bendy and papery bark with dark green obovate leaves. Ive seen edgeworthia in a couple nurseries around here, and though the buds and blooms were beautiful, I thought the young plants looked awkward as they were basically a stick with a few measly little branches at the top. The edgeworthias in our zone 7A area, which never went below freezing this winter, were damaged but not killed, although some didnt suffer at all. My most favorite shrub! I live in MD, and my garden is fenced against deer, but we do have a resident bunny. Hi, I am growing what I believe is an Edgeworthia, however I have never seen mine flower. A real gem of a shrub. It usually does not get below 8F here. What beautiful photos. I am going to try propogating from cutting soon but have heard its virtually impossible to do. If the exposure to direct sun is for many hours I would try anythingumbrella, stone, pine straw, lean-to, etc. Love these plant, not much care needed, tho do find the constant yellow leaf drop annoying. Edgeworthia's flowers are a creamy yellow, tan, and white. Get all the details below! Blooming on naked stems over long periods, at least 4-6 weeks in late winter and early spring, they open from silvery flower buds that begin to form in late summer and are ornamentally attractive in fall and winter. Are the leaves on your Edgeworthia exhibiting this behavior or are the leaves actually shriveling-up first and then falling off? From what I hear and read, Akebono, though a dramatic cultivar, has not been very successful for many. You dont have to worry about missing the scent of the blooms, but you may want to plant it within reach of passersby because the foliage invites handling. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here. Cooperative Extension prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and veteran status. Why are the Edgeworthia leaves turning yellow and dropping.it is only June.should I be feeding it? It did partially die back one winter when it went down to -8, but no problems since. For catalogues and announcements of events, please send your full name, location, and phone number (for back up use only) to carolyn@carolynsshadegardens.com. These dimensions make the Paperbush Plant a relatively large shrub compared to others, so it's best to keep this fact in mind since it will affect where you want . Abstract The complete chloroplast genomes of three species of Edgeworthia namely, Edgeworthia albiflora, Edgeworthia chrysantha, and Edgeworthia gardnerindhF to the trnL-UAG genes. Edgeworthia blooming at the Scott Arboretum (photo taken by Rhoda Maurer and used with the permission of the Scott Arboretum). That said, Id run to buy one and not lose that year!!! The individual florets are tiny, but a few dozen make up a 1- to 2-inch cluster of beautiful yellow flowers. 4 Patents. Eastern sun; partial shade; a protected area Root system!? Carolyn. We no longer sell shrubs so I havent been looking for edgeworthias. Wasnt lucky with that. Cooperative Extension has offices in every county, Request and Invitation to Upcoming Classes, Edgeworthia Brightens the Winter Landscape, Bulbs, Corms and Tubers That Can Be Planted in Spring, Native Plants for Craven County Landscapes, 11. Its like little glowing bulbs. Cooperative Extension, which staffs local offices in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Can they be moved if they outgrow their original spot in the garden? I had concluded the same thing about sun and shade but on the basis of far less experience so it is great to hear confirmation. Edgeworthia is best in light to moderate shade, in soils with lots of organic matter.