SPECIAL USES. Foundation planting, hedges, ground cover, slopes, and as specimens; use as an evergreen in mild climates.
Abeliophyllum distichum Oleaceae White Forsythia, Korean Abelia
Deciduous ornamental shrub two to three inches high. White flowers in dense clusters in May and June or in February in mild climates. Leaves like the abelia, branches arching. Close relative to the forsythia; flowers smaller but more of them. Deep-purple flower buds form in the fall.
CARE. Sun, drainage, moist soil, hardy in zones 4 and 5. Too severe winter weather may kill the buds for spring. Needs some cover.
PROPAGATION. Same as for abelia.
SPECIAL USES. Same as for abelia.
Foliage details of popular miniature trees and shrubs
Chamaecyparis pisifera filifera aurea
