Smooth Abatia

Abatia glabra is an ornamental shrub from the Salicaceae family. It prefers full sun and medium water requirements, growing well in USDA zones 6–9. This shrub reaches a height of 2–4 meters and produces white flowers in late spring (May-June). It prefers loamy, clay, or sandy soil. Abatia glabra is not evergreen, not fragrant, does not attract pollinators, and is not toxic.