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Indian Hawthorne

Rhaphiolepis Indica

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Overview

Indian Hawthorne (Rhaphiolepis indica) is a durable evergreen shrub, thriving in USDA zones 8-11. It exhibits glossy, leathery leaves and clusters of pink or white spring flowers, followed by dark blue berries. Requiring minimal care, this compact plant reaches 3 to 6 feet in height and spreads 4 to 6 feet. It suits well for hedges and foundation plantings, requiring well-drained soils and full to partial sun exposure.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 8–8Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean, Subtropical
Indian Hawthorne (Rhaphiolepis Indica) — It suits well for hedges and foundation plantings

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Mediterranean, Subtropical

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Indian Hawthorne (Rhaphiolepis Indica) — followed by dark blue berries
Indian Hawthorne (Rhaphiolepis Indica) — shrub with pink blooms; the Indian Hawthorne blooms with clusters of pink or white flowers, image 71
Indian Hawthorne (Rhaphiolepis Indica) — requiring well-drained soils and full to partial sun exposure; each about half an inch across, image 54
Indian Hawthorne (Rhaphiolepis Indica) — requiring well-drained soils and full to partial sun exposure
Indian Hawthorne (Rhaphiolepis Indica) — shrub for full or half
Indian Hawthorne (Rhaphiolepis Indica) — and display a deep green hue which can add rich color to garden compositions throughout the year; making, image 60
Indian Hawthorne (Rhaphiolepis Indica) — It suits well for hedges and foundation plantings; it typically grows to a height of 3 to 6 feet with a similar spread
Indian Hawthorne (Rhaphiolepis Indica) — Indian Hawthorne (Rhaphiolepis indica) is a durable evergreen shrub, thriving in USDA zones 8-11, image 49
Indian Hawthorne (Rhaphiolepis Indica) — followed by dark blue berries; it is salt and drought tolerant once established, image 75
Indian Hawthorne (Rhaphiolepis Indica) — spanning 2 to 3 inches in length
Indian Hawthorne (Rhaphiolepis Indica) — It is salt and drought tolerant once established; followed by dark blue berries
Indian Hawthorne (Rhaphiolepis Indica) — For optimal growth and bloom, plant Indian Hawthorne in a location with full sun to partial shade, image 65
Indian Hawthorne (Rhaphiolepis Indica) — shrub for full or half; emphasize the Indian Hawthorne's resilience and low-maintenance qualities
Indian Hawthorne (Rhaphiolepis Indica) — followed by dark blue berries; it is salt and drought tolerant once established, image 51
Indian Hawthorne (Rhaphiolepis Indica) — pink flowers in the garden; scientifically named Rhaphiolepis indica, image 70
Indian Hawthorne (Rhaphiolepis Indica) — scientifically named Rhaphiolepis indica; pink flowers in the garden, image 55
Indian Hawthorne (Rhaphiolepis Indica) — It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 11 and prefers well-drained soil
Indian Hawthorne (Rhaphiolepis Indica) — or even as a standalone specimen.<br><br>The leaves of this hardy shrub are leathery and oblong
Indian Hawthorne (Rhaphiolepis Indica) — followed by dark blue berries; it is salt and drought tolerant once established
Indian Hawthorne (Rhaphiolepis Indica) — In the spring and sporadically in the fall
Indian Hawthorne (Rhaphiolepis Indica) — Requiring minimal care, this compact plant reaches 3 to 6 feet in height and spreads 4 to 6 feet; indian, image 52
Indian Hawthorne (Rhaphiolepis Indica) — the Indian Hawthorne blooms with clusters of pink or white flowers; shrub with pink blooms
Indian Hawthorne (Rhaphiolepis Indica) — spanning 2 to 3 inches in length; leathery leaves and clusters of pink or white spring flowers
Indian Hawthorne (Rhaphiolepis Indica) — It typically grows to a height of 3 to 6 feet with a similar spread; it suits well for hedges and foundation plantings
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