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Today's bloom is White Forsythia (Abeliophyllum distichum)

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Bloom of the Day for April 17th, 2012:

White Forsythia
(Abeliophyllum distichum)

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Photo copyright nutsfordaylily. Unauthorized use prohibited.

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Information:
Type of plant: Shrubs

Bloom color: White/Near White

Bloom time of year: Late Winter/Early Spring

Sun requirements: Sun to Partial Shade

Cold hardiness: Zone 5a to Zone 8b

Height: 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

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pixie62560 wrote:
Nice shot Karen, never seen white before!

GardenGuyKin wrote:
I never knew there was white either! wonderful photo...

pirl wrote:
Great photo.

nutsfordaylily wrote:
Thanks, guys! I didn't even know I had my pic up for BOTD. Wow! Actually, the white forsythia is not forsythia at all. It is Korean Abelia, but is often called forsythia. It blooms earlier than forsythia does, and it's quite fragrant. It root tips in like a forsythia, too. Karen

onewish1 wrote:
that is pretty neat!!

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