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Japanese paper plant unusual addition to North Georgia garden
Oriental paper bush blooms in winter and thrives in the shade
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Gainesville resident Janelle Whalen shows the flower portion of the Edgeworthia plant, more commonly known as Japanese paper plant. The plant isn’t very common but makes a great addition to shady gardens and has a nice smell in winter.
Pearl Wilson of Alto said she gets excited this time of year because she knows Edgeworthia is blooming. Although the plant is a native of China, it is commonly known as the Japanese paper plant or Oriental paper bush. The plant gets its name because the bark is used to make high-quality paper.