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Edgeworthia papyrifera
Medium sized shrub with distinct erect thick branches, topped by long gren leaves. In Japan the bark traditionally provides high quality paper. Clusters of fragrant white/yellow flowers winter into spring appear before the leaves. Frost hardy, prefers a sheltered site, avoid dry soil.
Genus
Edgeworthia
Species
papyrifera
Cultivar
Common name
Paperbush
Family name
Thymelaeaceae
Place of origin
China
DETAILS
Height
1.5 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Deciduous
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture
Exposure
Frost hardy / Prefers a semi-shaded site
Flowering shrub
Shrubs
Category
Small, height between 1 and 1.5 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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