Abeliophyllum distichum
white forsythia
A scrambling deciduous shrub with slender branches bearing dark green leaves and racemes of forsythia-like, fragrant white or pale pink flowers 1cm across
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Pink White |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Oleaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Abeliophyllum are lax, deciduous shrubs with paired ovate leaves and axillary racemes of fragrant flowers with 4 oblong lobes, borne on the bare stems in late winter or early spring
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Korea
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows well in a sunny position although flowers and unripe wood may be damaged by frosts in late winter or early spring
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
pruning group 5, or pruning group 13 if wall trained
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where this disease is present, but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility
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