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Abelia 'Sherwoodi'
Common Name: Sherwood Abelia
Abelia ‘Sherwoodi’ is a compact, semi-evergreen abelia valued for its tidy habit, glossy green foliage, and long bloom period. Small white, lightly fragrant flowers appear from late spring through summer, followed by subtle seasonal foliage color. Size: 3–4 ft tall × 4–5 ft wide Habit: Dense, mounded, well-branched Light: Full sun to partial shade Zones: 6–9 Tips: Plant in well-drained soil and water regularly during establishment. Full sun promotes best flowering and compact growth. Light pruning after bloom helps maintain shape. Heat- and humidity-tolerant with low maintenance needs. Uses: Foundation plantings, low hedges, mass plantings, and mixed shrub borders where dependable structure and long-season bloom are desired. Deer typically avoid abelia due to its foliage texture and mild fragrance It is not deer-proof, but damage is uncommon compared to many shrubsYoung plants may see light browsing in areas with heavy deer pressure
| Plant Type: | Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Shrub |
| Width: | 3' |
| Height: | 3' |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 5 - 9 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Attract: | Butterflies, Bees |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Early Summer, Spring |
| Landscape/Use: | Mass Planting, Hedge |
| Shape: | Low Mounding |
| Soil Type | Loamy, Well Drained |
| Flower Color: | White, Pale Pink |
| Leaf Color: | Green, Orange |
| Fall Color: | Ruby |
