Abeliophyllum distichum
White Forsythia, also called Korean Abelia, is best used as a hedge. In spring, it is thickly covered with showy, fragrant flowers. creating a sight to behold from a distance.
~ Best to prune for shape immediately after this display. Alternatively, you could wait 3-4 years between prunings to allow the hedge to get as thick and tall as you'd like.
*Deer Resistant*
Photo courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Farmer, North Carolina
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Flowering Shrub |
| Foliage Type |
Winter Dormant |
| Height |
4' - 6' |
| Spread |
1' - 4' |
| Shape |
Upright & Arching |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Medium Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Purplish before shedding its leaves for the Winter |
| Flowering Season |
Spring |
| Flower Color |
White |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Sun Preferences |
Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences |
Moist (not wet): Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
7 |
