Abelia 'Sherwoodi'

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

Height

3'

Width

3'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Spring

Flower color

Pale Pink, White

Leaf color

Green, Orange

Fall color

Ruby

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Hedge, Mass Planting

Shape

Low Mounding

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No