Evergreen Shrubs – Redbird Indian Hawthorn

Redbird Indian Hawthorn 

Botanical name: rhaphiolepis indica ‘sPg-3003’

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: about 4-6 ft in height and in spread 

Bloom time: spring 

Hardy zone: zones 7-10

Flower color: white/pink 

Foliage color: green/red

Growth rate: grows about a ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune as needed as blooms fade

Landscape use: hedge, accent plant, foundation shrub 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: compact, colorful foliage, low maintenance, disease resistant 

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

Fertilizing instructions : apply a tree and shrub slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: adapts to all types of soil 

Companion plants: hollies, junipers, crape myrtle, rosemary 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for pets but mildly toxic for humans if ingested 

Invasive species: no