White Forsythia

Regular price $15.00 Sale

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
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