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Does anybody grow abelliophyllum distichum (white forsythia)??

Posted by perennialfan273 zone 5 (My Page) on
Mon, Mar 8, 10 at 17:31

Hi guys

I'm just curious to see if anybody grows this. I'm thinking about planting this along the side of my house this year, and I'm looking for someone who doesn't mind sharing a few cuttings. If you have some, please send me an e-mail and I'll tell you what I have to trade (other than what's on my gardenweb page).


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RE: Does anybody grow abelliophyllum distichum (white forsythia)?

I grew it for awhile and was totally underwhelmed by it. IMO, not enough bang for the buck :-)


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RE: Does anybody grow abelliophyllum distichum (white forsythia)?

Mine has never bloomed and it comes out this year.


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RE: Does anybody grow abelliophyllum distichum (white forsythia)?

  • Posted by bboy USDA 8 Sunset 5 WA (My Page) on
    Wed, Mar 10, 10 at 23:53

Lacks vigor, needs a hot spot (like a fully exposed south-facing wall) in cool climates. Early, scented flowers are unique for being white or pink - otherwise a forsythia would make a much more willing and productive specimen in many situations.

I have one placed to flower behind winter heaths in Island County, WA. Lives but does not prosper in the partly shaded planting site and cool climate.


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