Indian hawthorn
Rhaphiolepis umbellata
USDA zones8 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size4 to 6 feet tall4 to 6 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White to pale pink
Garden uses
Notes
Indian hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis umbellata) is a shrub for hedges. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. It grows 48 to 72 inches tall and wide, so give it room to fill out. White to pale pink flowers open in mid to late spring.
Pairs well with Lion's tail, Olive, and Lemongrass.
Native range
Eastern Asia.