Tuesday, 9 February 2016

Abeliophyllum distichum



  • Common Name - white forsythia
  • Botanical Name - Abeliophyllum distichum
  • Family - Oleaceae 
  • Bark/Stem - brown, multi-stemmed
  • Leaf - simple, pinnate veins, lanceolate shape, acute apex, entire margins
  • Flower - floriferous, white, fragrant, March - April
  • Bud - opposite
  • Fruit - capsule
  • Bark - prominent lenticels
  • Habit - suckering, upright
  • Form - loose, irregular, vase 
  • Size - 1 - 2m
  • Culture - dry soil, full sun
  • Use - accent plant, mixed shrub border

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