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Abeliophyllum distichum
White Forsythia
Mike's
Opinion
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Not a common plant but one more for the garden collector. The white flowers are unusual on a shrub that looks like and flowers at the same time as the Garden Forsythia. I have yet to see an impressive specimen of this plant but keep hoping.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Oleaceae |
| Genus |
| Abeliophyllum |
| Species |
| distichum |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 5 - 8 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 4a - 8a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H4 - H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -29 -(-7) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -20 - 20 |
| Height |
| 90 - 150 cm |
| Spread |
| 90 - 120 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| A round, deciduous shrub that is multi-stemmed with clusters of small white flowers in the spring. |
| Cultivation |
| Grows well in average soil, preferring full sun. Will tolerate drought, but does not do well in moist conditions. Needs semi-regular pruning (every 3-4 years) to control and maintain shape. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| Pests |
| No serious insect or disease problems. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
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