Abeliophyllum distichum: Country Or Region Of Origin
Korea
Plant Profile: Abeliophyllum distichum
Names
Korean Abelia, Korean abelialeaf, Korean abeliophyllum, Miseonnamu, White Forsythia
Phonetic Spelling:a-be-li-o-FIL-um DIS-ti-kum
Genus:Abeliophyllum
Species:distichum
Family:Oleaceae
Korean Abelia, which originates from Korea, is known for its resilience to drought. This plant thrives in full sunlight but can also manage in partial shade. Although it does not fare well in overly wet conditions, it shows versatility across various soil types.
For optimal growth, it is best to prune Korean Abelia right after it flowers, as the buds for the next season form on the new growth. To maintain a tidy appearance, it can be pruned back significantly every few years. Planting it in clusters enhances the visual appeal of its blooms, but it is advisable to position Korean Abelia in the background of a garden, as its attractiveness diminishes once the flowers have faded.
Regarding pests and diseases, Korean Abelia is generally free from significant issues.
Abeliophyllum distichum Feature Summary
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Tags
#purple
#arching
#deciduous
#full sun tolerant
#drought tolerant
#white flowers
#pink flowers
#purple leaves
#showy
#low maintenance
#fall interest
#hedges
#fast growing
#rounded
#background
#corky
#border back
#partial shade tolerant
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Abeliophyllum distichum Feature Summary
Attributes
Perennial
Woody
Fruit
Non-showy fruit (similar to an Elm)
Samara
Flowers
This plant has white to lightly pink-tinted, 4-petaled flowers open from purple buds in spring (March-April) before leaves emerge. Flowers are borne in axillary racemes and are mildly fragrant (though not as showy as other forsythias).
Pink
Purple/Lavender
White
Raceme
Fragrant
Good Cut
Showy
Spring
4-5 petals/rays
Leaves
This plant has opposite, smooth-edged, simple, medium-sized green leaves that are 2 to 3.5 inches long. The leaves have unremarkable purplish fall color.
Deciduous
Green
Purple/Lavender
Simple
Opposite
Elliptical
Ovate
Entire
1-3 inches
Stem
Stems have corky ridges.
Brown/Copper
Purple/Lavender
Angular
Corky Ridges
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Shrub
Deciduous
Arching
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Rounded
Rapid
Low
Medium
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Good Drainage
3 feet-6 feet
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
4a
4b
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
8b
8a
Landscape
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Border
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Drought
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Abeliophyllum distichum Attributes
Abeliophyllum distichum: Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems)
drought
Abeliophyllum distichum: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Abeliophyllum distichum Fruit
Abeliophyllum distichum: Fruit Description
Non-showy fruit (similar to an Elm)
Abeliophyllum distichum: Fruit Type
Achene
Aggregate
Berry
Capsule
Caryopsis
Drupe
Follicle
Legume
Nut
Pome
Samara
Schizocarp
Siliqua
Abeliophyllum distichum Flowers
Abeliophyllum distichum: Flower Description
This plant has white to lightly pink-tinted, 4-petaled flowers open from purple buds in spring (March-April) before leaves emerge. Flowers are borne in axillary racemes and are mildly fragrant (though not as showy as other forsythias).
Abeliophyllum distichum: Flower Color
Pink
Purple/Lavender
White
Abeliophyllum distichum: Flower Inflorescence
Catkin
Corymb
Cyme
Head
Insignificant
Panicle
Raceme
Solitary
Spadix
Spike
Umbel
Abeliophyllum distichum: Flower Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy
Abeliophyllum distichum: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Abeliophyllum distichum: Flower Petals
2-3 rays/petals
4-5 petals/rays
6 petals/rays
7 - 20 petals/rays
asymmetrical petals
Bracts
Colored Sepals
fused petals
more than 20 petals/rays
Tepals
Abeliophyllum distichum Leaves
Abeliophyllum distichum: Leaf Description
This plant has opposite, smooth-edged, simple, medium-sized green leaves that are 2 to 3.5 inches long. The leaves have unremarkable purplish fall color.
Abeliophyllum distichum: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Abeliophyllum distichum: Leaf Color
Green
Abeliophyllum distichum: Deciduous Leaf Fall Color
Purple/Lavender
Abeliophyllum distichum: Leaf Type
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple
Abeliophyllum distichum: Leaf Arrangement
Alternate
Opposite
Other/more complex
Rosulate
Whorled
Abeliophyllum distichum: Leaf Shape
Acicular
Auriculate
Cordate
Cuneate
Deltoid
Elliptical
Filiform
Lanceolate
Linear
Oblanceolate
Oblong
Obovate
Obtuse
Orbicular
Ovate
Palmasect
Palmatifid
Peltate
Pinnatifid
Pinnatisect
Reniform
Rhomboidal
Spatulate
Subcordate
Subulate
Abeliophyllum distichum: Leaf Margin
Crenate
Crenulate
Dentate
Denticulate
Doubly Crenate
Doubly Dentate
Doubly Serrate
Entire
Lobed
Serrate
Sinuate
Undulate
Abeliophyllum distichum: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Abeliophyllum distichum: Leaf Length
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Abeliophyllum distichum Stem
Abeliophyllum distichum: Stem Description
Stems have corky ridges.
Abeliophyllum distichum: Stem Color
Brown/Copper
Purple/Lavender
Abeliophyllum distichum: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Abeliophyllum distichum: Stem Cross Section
Angular
Oval
Round
Square
Abeliophyllum distichum: Stem Surface
Corky Ridges
Covered with a powdery bloom (glaucous)
Dull
Hairy (pubescent)
Polished
Smooth (glabrous)
Abeliophyllum distichum Whole Plant Traits
Abeliophyllum distichum: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Abeliophyllum distichum: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Abeliophyllum distichum: Habit/Form
Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping
Abeliophyllum distichum: Growth Rate
Slow
Medium
Rapid
Abeliophyllum distichum: Maintenance
Low
Medium
High
Abeliophyllum distichum: Texture
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Abeliophyllum distichum Cultural Conditions
Abeliophyllum distichum: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Abeliophyllum distichum: Soil pH
Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Abeliophyllum distichum: Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Abeliophyllum distichum: Available Space To Plant
12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet
Abeliophyllum distichum: NC Region
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Abeliophyllum distichum: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
4a
4b
5a
5b
6a
6b
7a
7b
8a
8b
Abeliophyllum distichum Landscape
Abeliophyllum distichum: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Abeliophyllum distichum: Design Feature
Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree
Abeliophyllum distichum: Resistance To Challenges
Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind
