

Korean Abelialeaf
Botanical name: Abeliophyllum
Korean Abelialeaf
Botanical name: Abeliophyllum


Description

Korean Abelialeaf is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the olive family, Oleaceae. It consists of one speciesm, endemic to Korea. It is a deciduous shrub growing to 1 to 2 m tall. The leaves are opposite, simple, 6 to 10 cm long and 3 to 4.5 cm wide, pubescent both above and below. The flowers are white and fragrant, about 1 cm long, with a four-lobed corolla. The fruit is a round, winged samara 2 to 3 cm diameter.


Species of Korean Abelialeaf


Miseonnamu
Miseonnamu is a deciduous flowering shrub often used as a shrub border. It is prized for its multiseasonal interest - in spring, it produces white, almond-scented flowers, while the purple foliage is a star of the show in autumn.

Miseonnamu 'Roseum Group'
Miseonnamu 'Roseum Group' is a flowering plant in the olive family with characteristic pink-white flowers that explain the 'roseum' of the name, which is Latin for pink. Typically the parent plant has white flowers. These attractive pink blossoms are a bright addition to streets and large landscaped areas, although the flowers aren't usually of enough interest to feature in ornamental gardens.




Scientific Classification
