Glossy Abelia     Information
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Scientific Name:Abelia x grandiflora
Altenative names, synonyms, exist for this plant. See RPC Plant Details and check the refernce websites for additional information.
Synonym:Abelia x-grandiflora


NOTES: Glossy abelia is a medium-sized, round, dense, multi-stemmed, hybrid shrub in the honeysuckle family (Caprifoliaceae). It is a cross between Abelia chinensis and Abelia uniflora.

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Glossy Abelia
Genus species: Abelia × grandiflora
     Synonym: Abelia x-grandiflora
Common Name: Glossy Abelia
Family Name: Caprifoliaceae  
Vines, shrubs, or small trees; leaves opposite, simple or compound, stipulate in Viburnum; flowers bisexual, regular or irregular, in cymes; fruit a berry or drupe.
Seed Type: Angiosperm
Origin:  
Native: native to North America.
Non-native: not native to North America.
Introduced Native: native to North
America, but not Rowe Woods.
* Definitions based on the USDA
terminology
Nonnative
Category:Shrub
Flower Color:White
CNC Habitat: Krippendorf Arboretum
Identified by:J.D. Mancini