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Indian Hawthorn
Raphiolepis indica
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Indian Hawthorn is a low growing evergreen shrub with small, fragrant flowers.

Leaves
Thick, leathery, serrated, oblong leaves are 2-3" long. They are dark green on top and lighter on bottom.

Flowers
Star shaped flowers are held at branch tips in loose clusters and are white or light pink, with five petals, and may be lightly fragrant.

Fruit
Blue-black fruits with 1 or 2 seeds and provide food for cedar waxwings and other berry eating birds.

Propagation
Propagate by seeds and cuttings.

Landscape usage
Excellent shrub for foundation plantings and low hedges or borders. Withstands some salt spray and can be used on the leeward side of coastal houses. This robust plant is evergreen, easy to grow. A great selection for low maintenance plantings. can easily be kept under 3 feet

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Indian Hawthorn
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Summary

Type: Shrub
Salt Tolerant:
High
Height: 3-4 ft
Spread: N/A
Growth Rate: Fast
Light: Part shade
Water: Low
Hardiness: High
Native
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No
Wildlife: Yes



For more detailed information on this plant go to:
Volusia Extension

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