Rhaphiolepis indica 'Springtime'

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Springtime Rhaph or Indian Hawthor

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Jerry Sortomme SBCC

 

Description

This slow-growing plant will only grow 4'-6' 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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

 

Height Range

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

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Espalier, Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Standard

 

Seasonal Interest

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:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.