Abeliophyllum distichum
Snow Forsythia
Common names: White Forsythia, Korean Forsythia
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Description
The Snow Forsythia (Abeliophyllum distichum) is a delicate, summer-green shrub native to Korea that produces white flowers with a faint pink tinge before leaf emergence, typically from early to mid-March (weeks 10–12). Although only distantly related to the true Forsythia, it shares the Oleaceae family. The fragrant blossoms attract bees and bumblebees early in the season. As a late-blooming shrub, it sets its buds in the previous year, so the floral display appears on older, woody stems. In the garden it looks best as a loose solitary plant or against a dark backdrop that highlights its white flowers.
Care instructions
Plant the Snow Forsythia in a sunny to partially shaded spot with well‑drained, not overly wet soil, preferably in autumn or early spring. Prune immediately after flowering in late March or April, removing only older, faded branches close to the ground and leaving the young, flower‑producing shoots intact. In the first few years after planting, water regularly during dry periods; later the plant tolerates drier conditions. A mulch layer of leaf or bark compost keeps the root zone moist and offers mild winter protection for the frost‑sensitive flower buds.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
well-drained, lean, lime-loving, dry
Feeding
Light feeder
Pruning
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