Indian Hawthorn, India Hawthorn
Rhaphiolepis indica

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Rhaphiolepis (raf-ee-oh-LEP-iss)
Species: indica (IN-dih-kuh)

Category
Perennials
Shrubs

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Pink

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Mid Fall

Foliage
Evergreen

Other details
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible