Evergreen shrubs – Indian Hawthorn

Indian hawthorn 

Botanical name: rhaphiolepis indica 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 13 ft in height with a 3-6 ft spread 

Bloom time: mid spring through early summer

Hardy zone: zones 8-10

Flower color: white and pink

Foliage color: green/red/orange/purple 

Growth rate: grows 6-12 inches per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the late spring-early summer once it is done flowering 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings 

Landscape use: hedges, foundation planting, mass planting, coastal gardens

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: disease resistant, heat tolerant, fragrant blooms

Watering instructions: allow the first 2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : fertilize with a tree and shrub plant food liquid fertilizer in the early spring, continuing monthly through to the early summer 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam or sand 

Companion plants: juniper, hollies, loropetalum, eastern red cedar 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets

Invasive species: no