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| − | | | + | |genus=Abeliophyllum |
| − | | | + | |species=distichum |
| − | | | + | |common_name=Korean Abelialeaf, White Forsythia |
| − | | | + | |name_ref=Flora - A Gardener's Encyclopedia |
| − | | | + | |habit=shrub |
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| − | | | + | |width_ref=Flora - A Gardener's Encyclopedia |
| + | |origin=Korea | ||
| + | |lifespan=perennial | ||
| + | |life_ref=Flora - A Gardener's Encyclopedia | ||
| + | |exposure=sun | ||
| + | |sun_ref=Flora - A Gardener's Encyclopedia | ||
| + | |features=deciduous, flowers, fragrance, naturalizes | ||
| + | |flower_season=early winter, mid winter, late winter | ||
| + | |flower_ref=Flora - A Gardener's Encyclopedia | ||
| + | |flowers=red, pink, white | ||
| + | |Temp Metric=°F | ||
| + | |min_zone=5 | ||
| + | |usda_ref=Flora - A Gardener's Encyclopedia | ||
| + | |max_zone=10 | ||
| + | |image=Abeliophyllum-distichum.jpg | ||
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| − | + | '''''Abeliophyllum distichum''''' ('''White Forsythia''', '''Korean Abelialeaf''') is the only species in it's genus of [[flowering plant]]s, in the family [[Oleaceae]]. It is [[endemic (ecology)|endemic]] to [[Korea]], where it is [[endangered species|endangered]] in the wild, occurring at only seven sites. It is related to ''[[Forsythia]]'', but differs in having white, not yellow, flowers. | |
| − | '''''Abeliophyllum''''' ('''White Forsythia''') is | ||
It is a [[deciduous]] [[shrub]] growing to 1-2 m tall. The [[leaf|leaves]] are opposite, simple, 6-10 cm long and 3-4.5 cm wide, pubescent both above and below. The [[flower]]s are produced in early spring before the new leaves appear; they are white, about 1 cm long, with a four-lobed [[corolla]]. The [[fruit]] is a round, winged [[Samara (fruit)|samara]] 2-3 cm diameter. | It is a [[deciduous]] [[shrub]] growing to 1-2 m tall. The [[leaf|leaves]] are opposite, simple, 6-10 cm long and 3-4.5 cm wide, pubescent both above and below. The [[flower]]s are produced in early spring before the new leaves appear; they are white, about 1 cm long, with a four-lobed [[corolla]]. The [[fruit]] is a round, winged [[Samara (fruit)|samara]] 2-3 cm diameter. | ||
It is cultivated as an [[ornamental plant]] in Europe and North America. | It is cultivated as an [[ornamental plant]] in Europe and North America. | ||
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| + | ==Cultivation== | ||
| + | Prefers fertile soil with good drainage and full sun. | ||
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| + | ===Propagation=== | ||
| + | By layering in the summer, or root either greenwood or semi-ripe cuttings. | ||
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| + | ===Pests and diseases=== | ||
| + | Infrequent{{AHS}}. | ||
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| + | ==Species== | ||
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| + | ==Gallery== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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*Kim, Y. S. & Maunder, M. (1998). Plants in Peril 24: Abeliophyllum distichum. ''Curtis's Botanical Magazine'' 15 (2): 141-146 (available [http://ynucc.yeungnam.ac.kr/~llape/maunder.htm online]). | *Kim, Y. S. & Maunder, M. (1998). Plants in Peril 24: Abeliophyllum distichum. ''Curtis's Botanical Magazine'' 15 (2): 141-146 (available [http://ynucc.yeungnam.ac.kr/~llape/maunder.htm online]). | ||
*[http://www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org/potd/2006/02/abeliophyllum_distichum.php University of British Columbia Botanical Gardens: ''Abeliophyllum distichum''] | *[http://www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org/potd/2006/02/abeliophyllum_distichum.php University of British Columbia Botanical Gardens: ''Abeliophyllum distichum''] | ||
| + | *American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432 | ||
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| + | ==External links== | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:49, 27 June 2010
| Habit | shrub
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| Height: | ⇕ | 3 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 3. |
| Width: | ⇔ | 6 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 6. |
| Lifespan: | ⌛ | perennial |
| Origin: | ✈ | Korea |
| Bloom: | ❀ | early winter, mid winter, late winter |
| Exposure: | ☼ | sun |
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| Features: | ✓ | deciduous, flowers, fragrance, naturalizes |
| USDA Zones: | 5 to 10 | |
| Flower features: | ❀ | red, pink, white |
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Abeliophyllum distichum (White Forsythia, Korean Abelialeaf) is the only species in it's genus of flowering plants, in the family Oleaceae. It is endemic to Korea, where it is endangered in the wild, occurring at only seven sites. It is related to Forsythia, but differs in having white, not yellow, flowers.
It is a deciduous shrub growing to 1-2 m tall. The leaves are opposite, simple, 6-10 cm long and 3-4.5 cm wide, pubescent both above and below. The flowers are produced in early spring before the new leaves appear; they are white, about 1 cm long, with a four-lobed corolla. The fruit is a round, winged samara 2-3 cm diameter.
It is cultivated as an ornamental plant in Europe and North America.
Cultivation
Prefers fertile soil with good drainage and full sun.
Propagation
By layering in the summer, or root either greenwood or semi-ripe cuttings.
Pests and diseases
InfrequentAH.
Species
Gallery
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References
- w:Abeliophyllum distichum. Some of the material on this page may be from Wikipedia, under the Creative Commons license.
- Abeliophyllum distichum QR Code (Size 50, 100, 200, 500)
- Kim, Y. S. & Maunder, M. (1998). Plants in Peril 24: Abeliophyllum distichum. Curtis's Botanical Magazine 15 (2): 141-146 (available online).
- University of British Columbia Botanical Gardens: Abeliophyllum distichum
- American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432
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