Abelio-phyllum distichum, or white forsythia is not closely related to its namesake, but like forsythia, sprays of tight buds, cut and brought inside the house, will open early in the warmth. Increasingly rare in its native Korea, due to overharvesting for medicinal uses (reputedly similar to witchhazel), my abeliophyllum is thriving in Mid-Devon, trained against a south-facing wall. It’s habit is rather spindly, without much grace or aesthetic contribution outside of late winter, but, as I compete with foraging bees to nuzzle close to the delicate, almond-scented blossom, I’m reminded of why I give it precious space.
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