Rhaphiolepis indica

Indian Hawthorn

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Common Name: 

Indian Hawthorn

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5): 

Water (From 0 to 5): 

Maximum temperature: 

40°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

185 cm

Maximum width: 

185 cm

Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis indica) - Description

Indian Hawthorn or India Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis indica) is an evergreen shrub in the family Rosaceae. The species is from southern China, grown for its decorative pink flowers, and is popular in bonsai culture. The fruit is edible when cooked, and can be used to make jam. Indian Hawthorn is a mainstay horticultural specimen in southern United States.

Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis indica) - Growth

Plant in full sun to partial shade for best growth.

Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis indica) - Planting

Take cuttings in late summer.

Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis indica) - Interesting facts

The Hawthorn fruit is edible when cooked.

Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis indica) - Soil and irrigation

Plant in neutral to slightly acid soils that are well drained, yet moisture retentive.

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