Evergreen Shrubs (Flowering) – Majestic Beauty Indian Hawthorn

Botanical name: Rhaphiolepis Indica

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: can grow up to 15 ft in height and 3-6 ft in width

Bloom time: spring

Hardy zone: zones 8-10

Flower color: pink and white

Foliage color: green/purple/orange

Growth rate: grows about 1 ft per year

Pruning instructions: trim and shape as desired in the early summer when the plant is done flowering for the season

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: border hedge

Light needs: about 6 hours of sun per day

Special features: bonsai specimen

Watering instructions: prefers moist soil but can tolerate some dryness

Fertilizing instructions : fertilize once a month from early spring to early summer with 5-3-3 or 3-1-1

Best time to plant: early fall or early spring

Best type of soil: adapts to all types of soil

Companion plants: aucuba, junipers, yaupon hollies, crape myrtles

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets

Invasive species: no