It is a fascinating choice selection in small trees. It bears dainty pick flowers shaped like funnels. It reaches from 4 to 5 feet tall, if left to bush, requiring sun or partial shade and good soil. Abelia also will make an attractive hedge. The dwarf form grows to 8 feet in full sun or partial shade in ordinary soil and bears dark red berries.
Branches grow horizontally layered and bear flat white blossoms in midspring.
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