Evergreen Shrub – Eleanore Taber Indian Hawthorn

Eleanore Taber indian hawthorn 

Botanical name: rhaphiolepis indica ‘conor’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 3 ft in height with a spread of 4 ft 

Hardy zone: zones 7-10 

Foliage color: green, red 

Bloom time: winter, spring, fall 

Flower color:  pink, red, orange, green 

Growth rate: grows 3-4 inches per year 

Pruning instructions: trim when blooms have spent for the season to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods:  propagate with cuttings in the summer once spring blooms are spent 

Landscape use:  low hedge, groundcover, foundation planting, container plant 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: produces non-edible ornamental blue/black berries, attracts birds, drought tolerant, long lasting blooms 

Watering instructions: allow the top 3 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow release fertilizer once a year in the early spring, before new growth begins to emerge 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: aucuba, rosemary, crape myrtle, lilac 

Toxicity level: very mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no