Snow Cream Paper Bush

Snow Cream Paper BushEdgeworthia chrysantha 'Snow Cream' Snow Cream Paper Bush is a stunning deciduous shrub valued for its bold texture and fragrant, creamy white flower clusters. Blooming on bare stems for 46 weeks in late winter and early spring, Paperbush opens from silvery buds formed in late summer, adding interest through fall and winter. In summer, it bears dark blue green, narrowly oval leaves with silvery tones. Leaves drop in fall to reveal a well structured

Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Snow Cream'

Snow Cream Paper Bush is a stunning deciduous shrub valued for its bold texture and fragrant, creamy-white flower clusters. Blooming on bare stems for 4–6 weeks in late winter and early spring, Paperbush opens from silvery buds formed in late summer, adding interest through fall and winter. In summer, it bears dark blue-green, narrowly oval leaves with silvery tones. Leaves drop in fall to reveal a well-structured plant with sweet-scented winter flowers. Beautiful in form, it pairs well with shade-tolerant evergreens and wildflowers and is traditionally grown in Japan for papermaking. Its broad, rounded shape and elegant blooms make it a standout in woodland gardens.

USDA Hardiness Zones: 7–9
Sun Requirements: Part shade; tolerates morning sun with afternoon protection
Water Requirements: Moderate; prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil
Growth Rate: Moderate
Mature Size: 4–6 feet tall and wide
Soil Preference: Rich, moist, well-drained soil
Landscape Use: Woodland gardens, foundation plantings, specimen shrub, winter interest
Maintenance: Low maintenance; prune lightly after flowering if needed