Korean Abelialeaf, White Forsythia

Scientific Name
Abeliophyllum distichum
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

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Features

Small, pinkish-white flowers in mid spring; lustrous, dark green foliage in summer

Culture

Full sun to light shade; moist, well-drained soil; pH adaptable

Notes

This shrub often thins out at the base. It should be pruned heavily each year to encourage a full plant. Prune after flowering.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
3.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
5.00
Height Unit
Feet
Minimum Width
Width Value
3.00
Width Unit
Feet
Maximum Width
Width Value
4.00
Width Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Rounded to arching, multi-stemmed, but often sparse in appearance.

Native Regions, Text

Korea

Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
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Form of Korean Abelialeaf
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88765
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Leaves of Korean Abelialeaf
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88766
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Korean Abelialeaf form in flower
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18748
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Korean Abelialeaf flowers
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18749
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
Uses
PlantID
337