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Abeliophyllum distichum


White Forsythia




            Mike's Opinion

this is Mike

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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
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
May
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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