Edgeworthia chrysantha

Common Name	Yellow Paperbush
Genus	Edgeworthia
Species	chrysantha
Zone	7 to 9
Habit	Mounding Tropical looking shrub. Slow to moderate growth rate.
Height	6 to 8 Feet
Spread	6 to 8 Feet
Foliage	6" long, and rather narrow. Deep green above, grey-green below. Deciduous.
Flower	Drooping, fragrant flowers. January - March. Relative of Daphne., silvery flower buds open to bright yellow
Flower Color	Yellow
Culture	Partial shade.

Description

Used in Japan to make high quality banknote paper. Very striking leaf scars give this plant winter interest.