White-forsythia
Abeliophyllum distichum
Oleaceae
Shrub
Ornamental
Fragrant
Attracts pollinators
About this plant
Abeliophyllum distichum, known as white-forsythia, is a deciduous shrub from the Oleaceae family, categorized as ornamental. It thrives in full sun with medium water needs and is suitable for USDA zones 4–8. This shrub typically grows 1–2 meters tall and blooms with fragrant white flowers in early spring (March-April). It prefers loamy, sandy, or chalky soils and is beneficial for pollinators.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Chalky
Height
1–2 m
Spread
1–2 m
Zones
4–8
Flower colors
Calendar
Jan
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Bloom Period
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
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O
N
D
Bloom Period
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Growing Tips
- Sunlight: Full sun is preferred for best flowering.
- Watering: Requires medium watering; keep soil consistently moist.
- Soil: Adaptable to loamy, sandy, and chalky soils.
- Hardiness: Suitable for USDA zones 4–8.
- Pruning: Prune after flowering to shape the shrub and encourage new growth.
Data source: Trefle.io, Perenual
