''Zabelia tyaihyoni'',

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''Abelia mosanensis'', the fragrant abelia, is a species of deciduous shrub in the honeysuckle family

Caprifoliaceae The Caprifoliaceae or honeysuckle family is a clade of dicotyledonous flowering plants consisting of about 860 species, in 33, to 42 genera, with a nearly cosmopolitan distribution. Centres of diversity are found in eastern North America and ea ...

. Growing up to 2 meters high and wide, it is hardier than many related species, surviving temperatures as low as . The tubular blooms are pinkish-white and highly scented, appearing in late Spring. The glossy green leaves turn red in autumn before falling. ''Zabelia tyaihyoni'' is a popular garden shrub. The cultivar 'Korean Spring' (under the name ''Abelia mosanensis'') has gained the

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Caprifoliaceae Taxa named by Takenoshin Nakai Trees of Korea {{Dipsacales-stub