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Abeliophyllum distichum

Also Known As

Korean Abelialeaf
White Forsythia

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Abeliophyllum distichum plant details

Abeliophyllum distichum is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abeliophyllum distichum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abeliophyllum distichum

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

White flowers are borne densely on yet-leafless branches of this attractive upright shrub (to 5') making a very early and very pretty picture mixed with forsythia and heath. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Place this one along a path where you'll enjoy the sweetly scented white flowers in late winter. Prune hard after flowering to promote more blooms. 5' x 5' Minimum temperature: -20°F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

White Forsythia from Korea, early blooming, intensely fragrant white flowers from mauve buds one branch will perfume an entire room. This is a great winter cut flower.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

(Korean White Forsythia) A smaller shrub than the more common yellow forsythia and a bit earlier blooming. 4-6 feet tall. to zone 4.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Multi-stemmed shrub with arching branches. Stems are covered with SHOWY, FRAGRANT (almond scented) white flowers before the leaves appear. (Not a true Forsythia -- it just looks like a white Forsythia, hence the common name.) Growth rate depends on how happy it is. Native to a small area of Korea where it's endangered but so popular in cultivation that there's no risk of extinction.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

A beautiful shrub known for its small white flower clusters appearing very early in the spring before the leaves. Related to forsythia but having even smaller flowers. Fragrant blossoms cover the plant in profusion, making it a mound of shimmering snowy white in the early spring garden. Exquisite! Give it sun to light shade in fertile, well drained soils.