This shrub has upright to arching slender stems forming an irregular rounded habit. It has heart-shaped dark mat-green leaves that turn purplish during autumn and the white saucer-shaped fragrant flowers appear in clusters from late winter to spring.

Hardiness zones 5 to 9

Abeliophyllum distichumis monotypic and naturally found in Korea growing in restricted regions in the mountains and valleys in well-drained fertile loamy soils with a pH 6-7. It prefers a protected sunny position as late frosts will damage the flowers.

The Korean Abeliophyllum is a hardy shrub that is grown for its fragrant flowers and is planted in gardens as a specimen or in shrub borders and against sunny walls. It may also be used as a container plant establishing in 2 to 3 years and is suitable for mountain or coastal positions and scented gardens. t is planted in parks and gardens along borders and in botanical collections. ID 1658

Abeliophyllum(al-bee-lee-oh-FY-lum) distichum(DIS-tik-um)

Oleaceae(oh-lee-AY-see-ee)
American Hog Plum, African Walnut Family