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Other common names white forsythia
Synonyms Forsythia abeliophyllum
Family Oleaceae
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
Details A. distichum is a scrambling deciduous shrub with slender branches bearing dark green leaves and racemes of forsythia-like, fragrant white or pale pink flowers 1cm across
Plant range Korea
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Bushy
Fragrance Flower
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H6
Full Sun
Aspect East-facing or South-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Chalk
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 1-1.5 metres
Ultimate spread 1.5-2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height 10-20 years
Cultivation Grows well in a sunny position although flowers and unripe wood may be damaged by frosts in late winter or early spring
Propagation Propagate by softwood cuttings or layering in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types Flower borders and beds Wall-side Borders Patio & Container Plants Mediterranean Climate Plants
Pruning pruning group 5, or pruning group 13 if wall trained
Pests Generally pest free
Diseases Generally disease free
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