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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001921
11/12/99
Abeliophyllum distichum--Korean Abelialeaf
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
Height: 4 ft Spread: 4 ft Form: (Vis. 1) rounded
Type: deciduous shrub
Annual Growth Rate: 12 to 18 inches
Flowers: White
Comments: The white flowers (Vis. 2) occur in the spring and
resemble those of forsythia but are produced before those
of forsythia. The flower buds are more cold tolerant than
those of forsythia therefore A. distichum will provide a
more reliable spring display of flowers. The branches may
be cut and forced into bloom during the winter. Provide a
sunny growing area. Another common name is White
Forsythia.
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