Dwarf Indian Hawthorn Shrub

This member of the rose family has a dense growing.

Dwarf indian hawthorn shrub. Of the six wild species only two are in cludinvation. Small lustrous dark green leaves cluster at the ends of branches highlighted by lightly fragrant white flowers in spring. Rhaphiolepis umbellata minor an easy care evergreen shrub with a compact rounded form. Indian hawthorn cultivars link back to one primary species raphiolepis indica a native of southern china and indonesia. If you are looking for a small flowering shrub for a shady or sunny spot in the garden consider the dwarf indian hawthorn rhaphiolepis indica. It s native habitat is hillsides from sea level to four thousand feet in elevation. Snow indian hawthorne is a very drought tolerant plant that should be planted in well drained soil in either full sun or partial shade.

Evergreen greyish green leaves envelop a naturally rounded form. Thrives in warmth and humidity. The blue berries are retained until winter. The leaves are fairly large and provide a nice contrast to yaupon holly and boxwood in the world of sheared hedges. Pink or white blooms appear in mid spring on the past season s growth. Partial to full sun. It is exceptionally hardy and very low maintenance.

This is one of the best choices among evergreen shrubs for foundation plantings. Compact evergreen shrubs that perfume the air for weeks in late winter or spring with their white or pink blooms dwarf indian hawthorns raphiolepsis spp stand just 2 to 4 feet high and wide.