Abeliophyllum distichum is sure to be the talking point of any garden, be it a cottage, exotic or scented setting. The unusual hardy shrub provides year-round interest, beginning in February when it produces pure white flowers. These blooms exude a sweet fragrance, which is sure to bring joy to even the dullest of winter days. In the summer, this White Forsythia's understated, green foliage looks great when grown up walls or fences, although its open growth also makes for a good specimen plant. The deciduous shrub comes into its own in the autumn, when its leaves take on a rich, violet colour before shedding in order to begin their captivating cycle again in the spring.

Height: 1.5m (4'11); Spread: 1.5m (4'11).

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Abies concolor has the potential to reach very large proportions ? up to 50m in its native home of the south-west United States. In the UK, it will make less height, but still remains a sizable tree. This conical species is stiffly upright, with branches held at 90 degrees to the trunk. ...

This handsome conifer forms an elegantly narrow, conical crown reaching up to 15m tall. Unlike some species, Abies fraseri is nicely proportioned for larger gardens without becoming too enormous! The dark needles are flattened with bands of white on their undersides, & an aromatic turpentine smell. ...

This handsome conifer forms an elegantly narrow, conical crown reaching up to 15m tall. Unlike some species, Abies fraseri is nicely proportioned for larger gardens without becoming too enormous! The dark needles are flattened with bands of white on their undersides, & an aromatic turpentine smell. ...

This handsome conifer forms an elegantly narrow, conical crown reaching up to 15m tall. Unlike some species, Abies fraseri is nicely proportioned for larger gardens without becoming too enormous! The dark needles are flattened with bands of white on their undersides, & an aromatic turpentine smell. ...

Abies koreana ' Kohouts Icebreaker' is an outstanding dwarf conifer that provides all year round texture, structure & foliage colour in rock gardens & containers. ...

Abies koreana ' Kohouts Icebreaker' is an outstanding dwarf conifer that provides all year round texture, structure & foliage colour in rock gardens & containers. ...

Abies nordmanniana makes a large, conical specimen with a majestic presence in the landscape. Commonly known as the Normann Fir, it is best known for its traditional use as a Christmas tree, with particularly long lasting needles. ...

Abies nordmanniana makes a large, conical specimen with a majestic presence in the landscape. Commonly known as the Normann Fir, it is best known for its traditional use as a Christmas tree, with particularly long lasting needles. ...

Abies nordmanniana makes a large, conical specimen with a majestic presence in the landscape. Commonly known as the Normann Fir, it is best known for its traditional use as a Christmas tree, with particularly long lasting needles. ...