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Korean Abelialeaf, White Forsythia
Abeliophyllum distichum
Korean Abelialeaf form in flower
Size:
Size: small
Small

Medium

Large
Exposure/ Light Requirements:
Full Shade not required.
Full Shade
Full Sun required.
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade required.
Partial Sun/Shade
Pests and Problems:

Environmental Damage


Hardiness Zone: 5 - 8 
Mature Height: 3-5 Feet
Mature Width: 3-4 Feet
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
Cultivars:
  • 'Roseum' - Pink flowers
Mature Form: Rounded to arching, multi-stemmed, but often sparse in appearance.
Native To: Korea
Soil Conditions:
Dry
Soil condition: Moist, Well-DrainedMoist, Well-Drained
Wet
Tolerance:
Tolerance: Alkaline SoilAlkaline Soil
Dry Sites
Salt
Soil Compaction
Wet Sites
Wind
Uses:
Barrier
Border
Use for: Foundation.Foundation
Hedge
Massing
Naturalizing
Screen
Specimen
Foliage Color: Green
 
Fall Foliage Color: Green
 
Additional Notes: This shrub often thins out at the base. It should be pruned heavily each year to encourage a full plant. Prune after flowering.