Rhaphiolepis indica

Indian Hawthorn

Family: Rosaceae Rose


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 8A - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink, white
Bloom time Spring and Fall
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Border, erosion control, foundation, ground cover, massing, standard, seashore
Height 4' to 10' / 1.20m to 3.00m
Spread 36" to 10' / 90cm to 3.00m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Blue, purple
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attracts birds, invasive