What is Abeliphyllum?

Abeliophyllum is a genus of a deciduous shrub that consists of only one species. Abeliophyllum distichum or white Forsythia lives only in Korea, where it is an endangered species and almost extinction. These flowering plants are similar to common yellow Forsythii, grow only 3-6 feet (0.9-1.8 m) high and at the beginning of spring produce simple four bald flowers on thin multiple branches. Flowers appear in front of the leaves, making it a very ornamental plant in the spring landscape. Abeliophyllum is not real forsythia; In fact, he is a member of the olive family.

Although it is threatened in the wild, Abeliophyllum is often grown in American and English gardens. This deciduous shrub lives in many different climates, but survives extremely cold. These garden plants love the sun, although in very warm regions Abeliophyllum makes it best when it gives some afternoon shadow. It is tolerant of various types of land and will live in wet and dry belowminers.

This is not easy to grow from seeds, but can be successfully started from cuttings. They should be several inches or centimeters long and have at least two or three leaves. The cutting end can be immersed in the root hormonal powder to stimulate rooting, even if it is not mandatory. As long as the watering medium is maintained moist, the cuttings usually rooted quite quickly. Once the roots are formed, new plants can be placed in the outside in a cool frame and can be planted in the ground as soon as the soil warms up.

To support growth and heavier flowering, these shrubs should be cut back immediately after flowering in the spring. Up to a third of the race can be removed annually and can be reduced to Earth level every few years. This prevents the bushes from becoming too distracted and bending the bushes and healthier.

This shrub should be planted where it can mix into the landscape after flowering,Because its leaf and overall shape are bland and bland. It blends well when it is planted next to other spring flowering shrubs such as lilac, spirea and quince. They have a more attractive shape and longer flowers that allow the leaves Abeliphyllum to mix with them and fade into the background.

Although he usually acted as an ornamental shrub, for centuries he has been cultivated in Korea Abeliophyllum . It is said that it has astringent qualities similar to the characteristics of the witch Hazel. For this reason, it is often harvested illegally and is sold on the black market. This significantly contributed to the threat to this plant in his native country.