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white forsythia

Abeliophyllum distichum

Fragrant

Genus: Abeliophyllum
Family: Oleaceae

About this plant

A scrambling deciduous shrub with slender branches bearing dark green leaves and racemes of forsythia-like, fragrant white or pale pink flowers 1cm across

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows well in a sunny position although flowers and unripe wood may be damaged by frosts in late winter or early spring

Pruning

pruning group 5, or pruning group 13 if wall trained

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings or layering in summer

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerLow Maintenance

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatoryWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years