Scientific Name
Rhaphiolepis indica
Common Name
Indian hawthorn

Hardiness Zones: 8 to 9
Habit: Evergreen
Growth Rate: --
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; prefers moist, well-drained soil
Height: 3 to 5 feet
Width: 3 to 6 feet
Texture: Medium
Form: Dense, rounded mound
Flower/Fruit: White to pale pink flowers in spring; mild fragrance
Foliage: Alternate, simple glossy dark green leaves; 2 to 3" long; clustered at end of stem; new growth is bronzy
Comments: Not as hardy as R. umbellata; prone to leaf and black spots
Cultivars: --
   



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