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Yeddo Hawthorn

Rhaphiolepis Umbellata

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Overview

Yeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis umbellata) is an evergreen shrub, favored for landscape designs due to its hardy nature and compact growth, reaching up to 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide. It boasts leathery, dark green foliage and clusters of fragrant, white to light pink flowers in spring, which give way to dark blueberries. Ideal for foundation plantings and hedges, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and is drought-tolerant once established.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 9–11Type Shrub
Yeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Umbellata) — enhancing the ecological value of the landscape.<br><br>As the season progresses
Yeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Umbellata) — While it tolerates drought once established; reaching up to 6 feet tall and 5 feet wideYeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Umbellata) — shrub with white bloomsYeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Umbellata) — Ideal for foundation plantings and hedges; in late spring to early summerYeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Umbellata) — Ideal for foundation plantings and hedges; in late spring to early summer, image 69Yeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Umbellata) — This shrub thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 through 11Yeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Umbellata) — In late spring to early summer; is an elegant evergreen shrub that brings structure and beauty to any landscape+106

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae

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Yeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Umbellata) — enhancing the ecological value of the landscape.<br><br>As the season progresses
Yeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Umbellata) — While it tolerates drought once established; reaching up to 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide
Yeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Umbellata) — shrub with white blooms
Yeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Umbellata) — Ideal for foundation plantings and hedges; in late spring to early summer
Yeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Umbellata) — Ideal for foundation plantings and hedges; in late spring to early summer, image 69
Yeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Umbellata) — This shrub thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 through 11
Yeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Umbellata) — In late spring to early summer; is an elegant evergreen shrub that brings structure and beauty to any landscape
Yeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Umbellata) — enhancing the ecological value of the landscape.<br><br>As the season progresses; deep green leaves are, image 82
Yeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Umbellata) — Reaching mature sizes of 4 to 6 feet in height and similar spreads; white to light pink flowers in spring, image 72
Yeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Umbellata) — <br><br>The Yeddo Hawthorn is resistant to most pests and diseases; each about 1 to 2 inches in diameter, image 87
Yeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Umbellata) — Yeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis umbellata) is an evergreen shrub
Yeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Umbellata) — each about 1 to 2 inches in diameter
Yeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Umbellata) — Ideal for foundation plantings and hedges
Yeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Umbellata) — dark green foliage and clusters of fragrant
Yeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Umbellata) — the flowers give way to dark blue to black berries that are cherished by birds; enhancing the ecological, image 83
Yeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Umbellata) — consistent watering during the first growing season is crucial to develop a robust root system; reaching mature sizes
Yeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Umbellata) — ensuring it fits seamlessly into your designed landscape
Yeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Umbellata) — dark green foliage and clusters of fragrant; <br><br>The Yeddo Hawthorn is resistant to most pests and diseases
Yeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Umbellata) — making it a durable and resilient choice for your garden; consistent watering during the first growing season is
Yeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Umbellata) — the Yeddo Hawthorn showcases its delicate white to pale pink flowers, image 78
Yeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Umbellata) — In late spring to early summer
Yeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Umbellata) — clustered in showy umbels; shrub with white blooms
Yeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Umbellata) — white to light pink flowers in spring
Yeddo Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Umbellata) — Its moderate growth rate and easy pruning requirements allow for simple shaping and size control; shrub, image 89
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