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Rhaphiolepis indica 'Springtime'

Springtime Indian Hawthorn

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Jerry Sortomme SBCC

 

Description

This slow-growing plant will only grow 3-5' high and has dark green, thick foliage. It produces clusters of white to crimson flowers that bloom in spring and clusters of black fruit in the fall.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

Pink, White

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Black, Blue

Fruit Season

Winter, Fall

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Espalier, Showy Flowers, Standard

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Swimming Pool

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.