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. Christina. 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. NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. The papyrifera is much less cold harder and vigorous. Many years ago at the Barnes Arboretum School of Horticulture I propagated a daphne from a cutting using rooting hormone and storing it over the winter in a greenhouse. Both lesser and Lawrence's goldfinches are western species that do not normally occur in the eastern U.S. Its leaves are dark green and it is covered with healthy buds. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here. Yet ww had no rain 4 months till the end of September. Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device. Hank, I guess the edgeworthias were on a schedule of their own this year. The small, yellow, strongly fragrant, pendant flowers hang in hemispherical clusters from the bare branch tips from February to April. Beautiful yellow fragrant flowers in mid-winter. Perfectly content in a well-drained location that receives afternoon shade, paperbush slowly attains a height and spread of 6 to 8 ft. Nice idea on the planter. We finally moved them to an irrigated bed facing west where they get lots of sun & water. [Note:Carolyns Shade Gardens is retail nursery located in Bryn Mawr, PA. It also holds water and feeding ingredients in summer. Both composted hardwood and ground pine bark suppress root rot. Thanks for helping make this plant known. Joy, I have noticed that the lower leaves turn yellow and fall off, but I didnt know it was that regular. Martha, What time of year did you prune it and how much did you take off? Send Explanation. 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. It usually does not get below 8F here. In spring, after the blooms pass, it sports lovely bluish foliage with silvery undertones that are both eye-catching and soothing. The shrub I profiled is E. chrysantha. Should I mound up mulch at the base around Thanksgivng like I do with my roses and mums? The seed might germinate in the spring, though it could take another 12 months. I want people to ramble on about edgeworthias so that the information gets out there! Common Name: Chinese Paper Bush, Yellow Daphne. I water her in the summer about twice a week Try specialist cool climate nurseries. Each time new leaves form at the top of a branch, a lower leaf turns yellow and drops off, it does this all summer long. The silky hairs glow in the light, and the plant looks like it is covered with hundreds of silver flowerssimply breathtaking. Keep in touch and let us know where you decide to plant your lovely Edgeworthia and how she fares. Has anyone seen this behavior on their Edgeworthia? It rains every few days now and still it is not enough and extra watering is needed. It doesnt seem to care about sun or shade, although full sun leads to droopy leaves in summer. I used coco coir, flower potting substrate, vemiculite, zeolite, sand and very little of my heavy loamy black clay soil. It faces east and is surrounded by other shrubs and overhung by trees. Would you mind telling me where you found your edgeworthia? Carolyn. Carolyn. Can I get on the list for an edgeworthia in April? Rich narrow green leaves gray-green below, with short stalks have the best color in some shade. Beautiful shape and the smell is out of this world. 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. The reason it is in a planter is because I want to smell that heavenly fragrance each time I come and go from my front door in the winter. Originally, I bought E. papyrifera and then later on began to notice that all the offerings were E. chrysantha. Or daphne, since they are similar. The worst the plant will experience in drought is droopy sad leaves during the day. Tony Avent, among many authorities, now suggests that there is really only one species: E. chrysantha. It formed buds on virtually all branches by Fall, but some appear to have shriveled in the cold of late winter, and none have blossomed yet. . I did not plant my Edgeworthia in full sun and would not do it in your region. I was away for a few weeks in Jan-Feb. and then again in March,but not much has happened since then. In his experience, E. papyrifera is much weaker in growth than E. chrysantha. Not sure he could send a plant to USA for sanitary regulations. The foliage is beautiful! We have very hot summers here, 90 to 100 degrees F, and it didnt rain for a lot of July, August, and September. I love the open form, but I want to make sure there isnt anything wrong, such as a pest, disease, etc.which I cannot find any evidence of. Anne, I have never moved oneanyone can comment if they have. I am however loving my Winters Joy! This well-branched shrub begins blooming in December, when its nothing but a bare silhouette in the garden, and continues through the winter. Another much more scarce cultivar, Red Dragon, has characteristic orange-red flowers. Because one of them had been planted the previous fall, my husband would take pity on them and water them which is against our Carolyns Shade Gardens no coddling policy. My edgeworthias have organic soil but are in a dry location. Flower Seeds Packets for Planting 35 Individual Varieties Perennial, Annual, Wildflower Seeds for Planting Outdoors for Bees and Butterflies - Semillas de Flores Hermosas by Gardeners Basics . Also, I am planning some landscaping within a paved courtyard, and wondering if you can suggest a small, unusual, flowering tree (preferably evergreen). I also prune an entire branch if needed because the shape of mine is open, symmetrical, and I want it to stay that wayI dont want a bush. We made the original selection from a group of seed-grown plants, imported from China by Canada's Piroche Plants in the late 1990s. Note this is the default cart. This well-branched, well-formed shrub begins forming its silvery buds in late summer into fall, adding interest to your fall garden. Edgeworthia chrysantha Fragrant gold flowers in February and big lush green leaves. Once again I wish I lived closer to you this plant is not sold in my area. Carolyn. No one has ever mentioned that, and I have nothing to do with them. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. I did lose one of those to a particularly bad southern winter once! The edgeworthia I bought from you in the fall is doing great, and we get to see it every time we walk from the street to the front door. To use the website as intended please Our Edgeworthia open and fragrant, now, on March 15. Do you have any experience with pests/diseases on this plant? I would look for the warmest microclimate you have in your garden. Molly, If your edgeworthia forms buds, but they dont open, then you must be experiencing extreme cold during the time the buds are on the plants, late fall to late winter. Edgeworthia is native to China and was named for Michael Edgeworth (1812 to 1881), a plant collector for the East India Company. Read up on some of our favorite shrubs and remember, this is only a smattering of the variety of shrubs we carry all year long! They recover immediately with water. Starr, I hope everyone understands that I am not recommending an edgeworthia for zone 5. Hello Pamela, Carolyn. I was so happy to read that edgeworthia is kin to Winter Daphne. Accept Papyrifera was the first one I owned, after falling in love with the plant at the Atlanta Botanical Garden in the early nineties. I am so glad that readers treat these comments like a forum and answer each others questions. Leaves single, alternate, lanceolate to narrow ovate, 8-13 cm long and 2-5 cm wide, entire, dull green, gray-green below with silky hairs when young. But the condition stopped progressing during our recent drier weather, so I am hoping the worst is passed. My edgeworthia is about 5 yrs full sun, but few buds ever open. Maybe that is what is happening to yours. Carolyn. Carolyn what a magical shrub..those silky tassel flowers have always made me want to touch themI have never seen it in flower but it is exotic lookingthis is indeed a very special shrub to grow. Maintenance on this plant is minimal, prune to remove diseases or damaged branches. Generally I stick with plants that are zone appropriate because of the maintenance aspects. Call us: (919) 577-9901. The Edgeworthia chrysantha in the Cosby Courtyard is arguably the best specimen on campus, illustrating a nearly perfect form. Aside from its many attractions for us, I can report that deer have not found it so. Here it is an unusual and elegant four season ornamental notable for its leaves, buds, flowers, and habit. It begins to bloom in December, when its nothing but a bare silhouette in the garden, and continues through the winter. Is more sun needed for better blooming/ scent??? I never water mine and it thrives. Now I wish I had ordered a paper bush! Hi Carolyn! I should have taken it out of the container last year. I also prune this after the blooms are finished because I would never sacrifice them. The branches are so flexible that when young they can be tied in knots. 1. Save your plant data online. Virtually pest and disease free. Bought at a garden show in early spring. Is there a particular variety you recommend? edgeworthia varieties. My 1990 edition of Michael Dirr's Manual of Woody Landscape Plants contains no mention of it, and it was not covered in my 1994 Longwood course, Deciduous Flowering Shrubs II. I grow mine in an east-facing location with very high shade, but edgeworthias at the Scott Arboretum and Chanticleer are in the sun while Charles Cresson has a relatively old plant in full shade. 2022 Beckoning-cat.com. It is not offered for sale up here by our suppliers and not grown at the tree and shrub nursery either. Well, I did not really think any one would pay attention to my comment so did not check here. Carolyn. They exude a powerful perfume in the evening. I would never plant edgeworthia in the woods, but it can take a fair amount of sun as long as it is protected from winter winds. Soon the long, slender leaves grow in, turning the shrub into a mound of attractive foliage that can grow to 6 feet (2 m.) in each direction. A definite plus in our area. Thank you for sharing. I do occasionally have to water it in a dry summer and I have it situated so it is protected from winter winds. long (15 cm), with silvery undertones. My Edgeworthia is now about 7 feet tall and as wide at this point. Edgeworthia is in the same family as daphne and has even occasionally been called yellow daphne. Remove diseased, damaged, congested or crossing shoots. And the blooms are the white (in my case) flowers early in the spring/late winter? English is the controlling language of this page. form a strategic partnership called N.C. The genus Edgeworthia is quite small, containing only 4 Asian species, if you agree with the taxonomists and lump Edgeworthia chrysantha (tetraploid) and Edgeworthia papyrifera (diploid) together. Some literature says that there is no difference between the two species, but we think there is. In full bloom, this plant produces a nice splash of fragrant, yellow flowers grouped at the ends of reddish-brown stems. What separates NC State University from other schools? Vickie, Yes, edgeworthias can get quite large when they are happy. You could try Paxson Hill Farm in New Hope. My neighbor has the same problem. Dear Carolyn, I have just planted one in a sheltered location in Kirkland Wa, outside of Seattle. I think its just part of the way edgeworthias grow. 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. Usually marketed as 'Akebono' and mistranslated as 'Red Dragon' the Japanese word akebono means "dawn" or "daybreak" its name in Japan is 'Akabana', which . Where are you located? Z7-9 Edgeworthia papyrifera Fragrant pale yellow flowers in February, slender green leaves, airy branching. Akebono, which is an Edgworthia papyrifera, not an E. chrysantha (although there is some confusion), is not hardy here in zone 7A, southeastern PA. Edgeworthia chrysantha and its cultivars like Winter Gold are completely hardy, although the buds will freeze in extremely cold winters like 2017-2018, and there may be some branch die back. Happy Holidays, Carolyn, The buds are amazing, they realy look like silk tassles. No routine pruning is necessary. Joyce, That must have been quite alarming. tucked in a corner, and fell in love with the bark and buds. How many years was the plant growing in your container? I have never smelled it , though near our front door & have never seen it flower. Year-round with best selection February-April. Your data will be helpful to southern gardeners. Carolyn. El ingls es el idioma de control de esta pgina. More feedback as the seasons pass. This causes the leaves to go limp when its hot but doesnt seem to harm the plants, time will tell. Plant in partial shade to full sun. Edgeworthia chrysantha (compact form) Golden Paper Bush from China Edgeworthia chrysantha (pink throat) from China Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Winter Gold' from China Edgeworthia papyrifera 'Eco Yaku' from Japan Edgeworthia papyrifera (melon) But one must be out in the winter garden to experience. What zone are you in? Stored seed usually requires 8 - 12 weeks warm stratification at 20c followed by 12 - 14 weeks at 3c [6]. Life always gets in the way of gardening. Thanks in advance! P.S. But I guess we have a micro-climate factor that works against me, otherwise known as the whims of Mother Nature. Rob Ripma Male lesser goldfinch in south Texas. I have been wondering if it was the harsh winter, and whether it will bloom or not this year. During the time that Edgeworthia is not flowering it still impresses, with lush long green tropical-looking leaves. The plant sold as Edgeworthia papyrifera is slightly smaller and has more delicate flowers and branching. Carolyn. Be sure to snip a few blooms to keep the house fragrant through the winter. I bought 2 at the Scott sale last year, one of the species and one Red Dragon. NC State Extension no garantiza la exactitud del texto traducido. Carolyns advice is dead on. Happy Holidays, Carolyn. Starr Foster, Starr, I am not actually going to sell these plants until April. Any suggestions? Hi Nikolay, Fun to get a comment from your part of the world. I would love to order an Edgeworthia for myself. If you garden north of here, I suggest you try the plant anyway because we really dont know how much cold it can take. Edgeworthia is one of the stars of the winter garden - or should we say it's one of the suns? To the extent there is any conflict between the English text and the translation, English controls. After leaves have fallen, bare branches host silver-hair covered flower buds that according to one observer, look like mouse toes. Some Cedrus deodara, Cunninghamia lanceolata glauca, and Araucaria araucana have done well there also. Working hand-in-hand with our partners at N.C. A&T and 101 local governments, we conduct groundbreaking research that addresses real-world issues in communities across the state. I almost didnt do the post because I thought they werent good enough. Plus, I believe I have it sited well. For me the yellow leaves are very noticeable because my tree is front and center in the front yard, so I fret about the yellow leaves too, but as long as everything else the tree needs is in correct order, I will just pick up the yellow leaves off the ground. Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Nanjing Gold' Gold Flowered Paper Bush Edgeworthia papyrifera. Sarah, I dont have a big sample but edgeworthia seems to be pretty tolerant of shade or sun. I am in zone 7B (North Carolina foothills). Edgeworthia papyrifera paperbush A bushy deciduous shrub with very flexible shoots bearing rounded inflorescences 5cm across, composed of numerous small, lightly fragrant yellow flowers opening from hairy buds in late winter and early spring, before the narrowly oval leaves appear Other common names mitsumata paper bush Synonyms Trying my first Camellia hybrid, April Kiss now. Curious to see if anyone has experience growing Edgeworthia in a container? Carolyn. Click here to get to the home page of our website for catalogues and information about our nursery and to subscribe to our blog. Re: Edgeworthia as of today, with a late winter storm raging, I fear that the last of the buds on my shrub have withered, making this another year without the joy of experiencing it in full bloom. As for me, my edgeworthia is thriving in zone 7 with temperature and weather conditions very similar to yours. Its all of 18 tall now. Id probably just move it when I couldnt stand it anymore! Edgeworthia is best in light to moderate shade, in soils with lots of organic matter. It is in dappled morning shade, a window of full sun in the mid afternoon, and shaded in late afternoon. Ill have something to watch carefully through the winter. You are the same zone as us. 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 . Is it ok? By the way, the pruning did not affect new growth at all. Pingback: A Few Winter Blooms at Swarthmore College | Stately Kitsch A Few Winter Blooms at Swarthmore College | Design for the modern older home owner. Sandra, Well I have now put myself out on a limb by ordering some of the strength of all this interest, but it really is a wonderful plant. Edgeworthia thrives in partial shade and appreciates well-enriched, moist soil. 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? if not could you recommend a supplyer, David, I only ship snowdrops and mini hostas. Cuttings root easily in moist soil. I have found it to be drought tolerant after the first year, unless we are in a bad drought situation. You have shown photos of this beautiful shrub before but not the open flowers (unless I missed a post). Elegant smooth branches glowed in the afternoon light, each holding clusters of tiny creamy flowers . That said, Id run to buy one and not lose that year!!! I am located in Middle Bucks County close to the river so it may not be as protected here as it is in suburban Philadelphia. You are here: performance task roller coaster design edgenuity; 1971 topps baseball cards value; edgeworthia varieties . Enjoyed the snowflakes on the page! I have a corylopsis not pauciflora, I forget which one but this year it has doubled in size and was loaded with beautiful yellow chains of flowers last spring. (Optional) But since your son Alex will be helping with our spring clean-up soon, Ill be asking his advice. The branch would have become damaged from rubbing on the house and I did not want that. Mine in Germantown on southeast side of house has bloomed nicely. Edgeworthia's common name, paper bush, comes from its utilitarian bark, which is processed into a high-grade paper product in Japan and China. If you are interested in shopping here, send us an email with your full name, address, and cell number to carolyn@carolynsshadegardens.com. Hopefully, itll be gone soon. Edgeworthia is a woodland plant, like azalea and rhododendron. flowering Akebono cultivar which I planted here in my new home, a little farther east on Cape Cod. It arrived fairly recently in the US. I am hoping that the recent warmth will result in the blossoms developing, and that the shrub will prove it has thrived. My Edgeworthia has always done this from the day I brought it home, it survived two terrible winters with only a few lost buds and I think it has grown a foot this summer. I will be observing. Its in (what will be) high shade most of the day, some sun in the late afternoon. Hank, Akebono is not supposed to be hardy where we are. Protect from strong winds. I avoid doing it in extreme heat or cold, and wait for it to bloom, but aside from that, prune freely. Providing winter interest and fragrance, Edgeworthia chrysantha (Paperbush) is a bushy, suckering, deciduous shrub, prized for its luminous, rounded inflorescences, 2 in. What a beautiful and elegant shrub! Carolyns Shade Gardens is a retail nursery in Bryn Mawr, PA, U.S., zone 6b/7a. I was out snapping photos of mine today and was stunned at just how pretty they can be. It has wonderful form ! And maybe more rootgrow, the fungi creating an addit. I hope your Edgeworthia is doing well this year. I dont even plant plants that require extra water. 3-5 inches long by 2 inches wide. Carolyn. Your subscription gives you an instant 25% off your entire pottery purchase. Grows up to 4-6 ft. tall and wide (120-180 cm). 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. It can reach a height of 2-2.5 m. Flowers are yellow and fragrant, in clusters at the branch tips. Greetings from Bulgaria, EVERYONE. Edgeworthia papyrifera is more slender from flowers to branches. Note: Viewing a Native Plant will take you into our Native Plant section. It is hard to give advice not seeing your sight. The falling leaves also reveal edgeworthias striking architectural habit. Thank you!!! We have 2 Edgeworthias that were planted in full shade. Happy holidays to you and your family Carolyn! Or had not ticked the right box for notifications to see your replies earlier. It currently is about 7-8 high by 1215 wide. We have just had a lot of rain after a dry spell. It is in moderate shade in the summer, under trees. I have to heavily prune one of several that wants to grow humongous by my front door walk every year. Read our Commitment to Diversity | Read our Privacy Statement. Let me know what happens. Although this form isnt currently in the JCRA display collections, thats no reason not to visit! When I walk up my driveway I start to smell the scent from about 20 meters away, heavenly! How quickly does it grow? Edgeworthia chrysantha Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Grandiflora' Foliage: Deciduous, alternate, simple, narrowly oblong, dark greenish blue. For example a kiwi struggles here!!! I think Cape Cod and southeastern PA are the same zone. edgeworthia varieties. Dont over or under water and it will likely be fine. The lesser goldfinch has a larger range and is more common. For the first couple of years after planting my Edgeworthia, I fretted over the yellowing leaves, but as Carolyn noted, thats what they do. In the summer, the plant is covered in beautiful, narrowly oval, dark blue-green leaves, 6 in. I have 3 of these growing in part shade and they are magnificent. This coming winter will be our 5th winter together. Lourdes, Are you local because I am not mail order? It is getting so big that I may have to cut it back! We are now in zone 7a. I wish blog posts could include a fragrance button! Cooperative Extension, which staffs local offices in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. 1 Names and Identifiers Expand this section. It grows against the house with Southern exposure (otherwise not particularly protected) and no supplemental water. I have never pruned mine. Susan, Susan, I will have them for sale in April, but you would have to come here and get itthey are in three gallon pots. I bought one from you last spring and it did beautifully in the summer and fall, and late fall brought the tight white buds which I watched expectantly all through the winter. Its very hardy and spreads from the root. Hello, 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. Although they can turn yellow in fall, you wouldnt grow edgeworthia for fall color. In my area and I believe several Edgeworthia owners have noted on this site, that the older leaves yellow and drop off all during the season, but new ones continue to grow. Another species of the paperbush is the Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono,' also known as the red dragon. 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. Sorry I can not vouch for growing conditions for the plant. So I am encouraged to try an edgeworthia. This shrub likes to live in sun to light shade . Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems:No significant problems. 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. Plants growing in too much sun will need supplemental watering during summer. The plant does send up a lot of shoots from the base which could be allowed to grow and fill in the plant if you dont like the bare branches. Carolyn. I am in about 40 full sun and it is doing very well. Leaves lend a tropical look during summer and fall. Most sources say that edgeworthia grows in light to partial shade and requires moist, fertile, well-drained organic soil with supplemental water in summer. Not only did it make it, it has flourished and I will have to prune again this winter! Maybe some of the people who follow these comments have tried edgeworthia from seed. At least one member of the genus, Edgeworthia chrysantha, has the extremely unusual ability to branch trichotomously - the apical meristem forming the end of each stem splits into three sections at once. Carolyn. As we have all noted and Carolyn has responded, this is a characteristic of Edgeworthia. Cookies, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. A Google search revealed not much information other than one edgeworthia that had been moved three times successfully. Please give him my best and tell him I agree, although I could never use the word favorite, definitely top 5. I live in Vancouver Washington & have 3 Edgeworthias. Carolyn. 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. Les, I agree, edgeworthia is an A+ plant that needs to become better known. both would be Zone 7. Place the pot in a plastic bag to keep it moist [6]. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que algunas aplicaciones y/o servicios pueden no funcionar como se espera cuando se traducen. Most people celebrate daffodils as the harbingers By Wuttisit Somtui, Earth Point, Shutterstock. Large varieties can become up to 8 feet high . Good luck, Carolyn. We dug them & placed them in the woods where they merely survived for several years. I have a second one that is almost as large as the first one that I bought down here (SC). I just found two buds on my baby Edgeworthia. I have never seen that happen but wilting can be a sign of too much water as well as too little. As a number of you have experienced, my Edgeworthia has become huge, it is was about 8ft high and 10ft wide, and I just had to prune it to allow for sunlight through our window. Pruning my be in my plants future too. Ive transplanted stalks with roots with no issues and minimal care. Should I even go so far as to put up some wind screens for the first winter or two? I can enjoy the structure and color from the sun room in the winter, but venture out despite snow or rain for the scent. Colin, I recommend that you read the comments on this post and a later post that I wrote on Edgeworthia called Edgeworthia Update to get pruning information given by edgeworthia growers all over the world. Because the shape is so beautiful and the shrubit is over 7 feet tall and wide nowI can hardly tell where I pruned the branch. Not sure which Edgeworthia - Paperbush to pick? Carolyn, The Edgeworthia in my Wayne, PA garden was planted early last summer. If there are any left I would like to try one in southeast Michigan zone 6 (now changed from zone 5) and will grow it in a protected place, maybe in a area that Japanese maples would like. It is now so largejust as wide as it is tallthat it will take 3 or 4 strong people to move it. Hope readers can help Liz decide whether she can grow an edgeworthia in a container on an east facing, part shade terrace in New York City zone 7A. Liz, maybe an edgeworthia bonsai is in your future. Germination can still take 12 months or more at . Any of the shoots that come from the roots or base of the trunk I cut off too. Underplanting of Spring ephemerals has helped distract from the bareness. I am glad you are enjoying it. I have never done it but I dont see why pruning would be a problem. Edgeworthia 'Akebono'. The leaves turn buttery yellow in autumn after the first frost. Then it was in the upper 60s so more flowers opened before being hit with lows in the teens starting 3/11 and continuing in the forecast through at least 3/16. Perfect as a specimen plant, for shrub borders, foundation plantings, or containers. Edgeworthias leaves are large and tropical, and its bark is an unusual reddish-brown. Published by at February 16, 2022. It appears to us that Edgeworthia chrysantha has a beefier appearance all around, with dense flower clusters and fat branches that hold flowers upright and don't droop.