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Glossy Abelia 'Sherwood'

Abeliax grandiflora

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Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Abelia (a-BEE-lee-uh)

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Species

x grandiflora (gran-dih-FLOR-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Deciduous

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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berrygirl

Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Smaller than the species at 3-4' tall and 5' wide. Graceful arching habit with dainty tubular flowers. Semi-evergreen.

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Glossy Abelia 'Sherwood'

Abeliax grandiflora

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