Edgeworthia papyrifera 'Akebono' Chinese Paperbush flowers reticulated veins that beautifully highlight

reticulated veins that beautifully highlight soft reddish and creamy tones

The soft baby pink blooms appear in Mid to late March for us in Western North Carolina

The original rooted cuttings were accidentally thrown away and the plant almost lost to the nursery trade

Hardy Hong Kong Rose Tree

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Edgeworthia papyrifera 'Akebono' Chinese Paperbush flowers reticulated veins that beautifully highlightEdgeworthia papyrifera 'Akebono' Flowering Rice Paper Plant Chinese Love Knot Plant Zones 7 10 Morning Sun to Full Shade Edgeworthia papyrifera 'Akebono' has one of the largest blooms and one of the largest flowers. This selection by our friend, Tony Avent, stands out from other Chinese paperbush and is said to be more cold hardy. 'Akebono' may reach 8 ft by 8 ft in 10 years. The large yellow and white blooms put on a display in late winter.