Korean White Forsythia

Botannically called abelioplyllum distichum white forsythia info says growing abeliophyllum provides an attractive summer foliage display.

Korean white forsythia. Its fragrant white flowers bloom in early spring. White forsythia shrubs are also known as korean abelialeaf. Abeliophyllum distichum white forsythia will reach a height of 1 5m and a spread of 1 5m after 5 10 years. The sweet scented flowers are very welcome in early spring. Abeliophyllum distichum commonly known as white forsythia or korean abelialeaf is a rare and endangered shrub native to korea that features white to pink fragrant flowers in very early spring. But don t expect autumn color in the foliage. I ve grown korean white forsythia for many years.

The white forsythia is a small shrub with a rounded to arching habit that is great for specimen planting. It s not particularly interesting. The fragrance of its flowers is not without touches of almonds and is particularly pleasing to bees who love pollinating them. I think i ordered it from white flower farm originally.