White Forsythia


Abeliophyllum distichum
aka Korean Abelea-leaf , Korean Abelia
  • deciduous shrub
  • open, spreading habit
  • oval, dark green foliage, purple in autumn
  • fragrant white or pale pink flowers
  • in late winter and early spring.

H 1.5m
S 1.5m

full sun
part shade

moist
well-drained


Notes: This plant has been on my wishlist for several years after visiting a winter garden in Worcestershire. Purchased from Burncoose nursery, November 2022, to train against a trellis along the stepping stone path in the Japanese garden