Edgeworthia chrysantha

Edgeworthia chrysantha " Honey Sunshine" is an attractive deciduous shrub. It features flexible shoots that bear rounded inflorescences with numerous small, lightly fragrant yellow flowers. These flowers open from hairy buds in late winter and early spring, before the narrowly oval leaves appear
The inner bark of Edgeworthia chrysantha is used to create high-quality paper. In Japan, it is cultivated for this purpose and contributes to the production of traditional Japanese paper, known as washi. The durability of paper made from Edgeworthia bark makes it suitable for various applications, including banknotes

In Chinese herbal medicine, various parts of the Edgeworthia chrysantha plant are believed to possess medicinal properties. These include the flowers, roots, and bark.
Edgeworthia preparations have been used for centuries to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and treat conditions such as arthritis, rheumatism, and muscle pain

Its already 27 cm tall