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Photo:
OSU Extension Service
Taxon ID#
1
Extremely fragrant flowers
Scientific Name:
Abelia mosanensis 'Sweet Emotion'
Common Name 1
› Fragrant Abelia
Family:
Caprifoliaceae
Origins:
Native to Korea
Plant Type:
Med - Lg Shrub (usually >3' and never <5')
Common Name 2
› Korean Abelia
Common Name 3
Oregon native:
no
Western state native:
no
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Landscape Application Information
Seasonal Care
Resource Links
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Level:
Low
Min. USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Sun Preference:
Full Sun
Water Preference:
M
Soil Preference:
Average, moist, acidic, well drained
Fertilizer Needs:
Recommended Mulch:
PLANT DESCRIPTION
Foliage Color:
Green
Foliage Description:
Glossy
Fragrant:
yes
Predominant flower color:
White
Flower Description:
Pinkish white, extreme fragrant tubular flowers
Fall color:
yes
Fall Color Description:
Orange red leaves
Winter Foliage:
Deciduous
Winter Interest:
no
Winter Interest Description:
Mature height:
4-6'
Mature spread:
4' to 6'
Growth rate:
LANDSCAPE APPLICATION
Deer Resistant:
no
Fire Resistant:
no
Attracts Pollinators:
yes
Attracts Butterflies:
yes
Native Habitat:
Attracts Birds:
no
Cut/Dried Flowers:
no
Used by Wildlife:
no
Swales:
no
Wildlife Use:
Photo:
Nancy Glick
Hedge/Screen:
yes
Border:
yes
Erosion Control:
no
Windbreak:
no
Ground Cover:
no
Provides Shade:
no
Rock Garden:
no
Cover Structures:
no
First Bloom:
May
Last Bloom:
Adds Texture/Movement:
Jun
Ornamental Accent:
yes
no
Garden Observations:
Treated with beneficial nematodes 5/13/21
Seasonal Care
Maintenance
SEASONAL CARE
Spring Care:
Prune as needed after flowering
Summer Care:
The shaping of evergreen trees and shrubs needs to be done in early summer, during the period of most active growth. You are preserving and accentuating the plant?s natural habit of growth. These may be cut 2-3 times a year to keep them shapely, but never
Fall Care:
Winter Care:
Long Term Care:
Insect Pests:
No serious disease or insect problems
Wildlife Pests:
Diseases:
No serious disease or insect problems
Environmental Problems:
Landscape Problems:
Care Comments:
Easy to grow
RESOURCES
OSU Landscape Profile:
USDA Plants:
Calscape Database:
LBJ Native Plant Database:
Missouri Botanical Garden Database:
Monrovia Profile:
Alternate Source 1:
Alternate Source 2:
Source Comment:
Landscape Application
Resource Links
Plant Maintenance Information
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