Abelia grandiflora

Leaves persist throughout winter increasing flammability.

Abelia grandiflora

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Common Name glossy abelia
Landscape Zone LZ2
Firewise Rating MODERATELY Firewise (2)
Urban Use Medium
Invasive No
Native No
Utility Use Yes
Ladder Potential without Pruning Yes
Cold Hardiness Zone 5
Heat Tolerance Zone 8
Sun Exposure Partial Sun
Soil pH Acidic
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils Medium
Salt Tolerance Yes
Drought Resistance Low
Pest Resistance High
Growth Rate Medium
Plant Form Vase
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 6
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 1.8
Trunk Size Multi-stem < 6,
Bark Papery
Leaf Arrangement Opposite
Leaf Persistance Persistent
Leaf Color Green White& Green
Leaf Type Simple
Leaf Surface Glabrous
Leaf Characteristics Waxy

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