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Pink Forsythia, Korean Abelia 'Roseum'

Abeliophyllumdistichum

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Family
Oleaceae (oh-lee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Abeliophyllum (al-bee-lee-oh-FY-lum)
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Species
distichum (DIS-tik-um)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
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Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By simple layering
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Marion, Arkansas

Bear, Delaware

Roslindale, Massachusetts

Grand Haven, Michigan

Fairport, New York

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Leesburg, Virginia

Vancouver, Washington

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(Zone 7b) | March 2017 | negative

This disappointing. Waste of money and space. The bush is fragile and branches break easily, esp under snow, grows in an ugly shape. Boug...Read More

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