Rhaphiolepis, India Hawthorn, Indian Hawthorn 'Hines Darkleaf'

Rhaphiolepisindica

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Rhaphiolepis (raf-ee-oh-LEP-iss)
Species
indica (IN-dih-kuh)
Synonym
Raphiolepis indica
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Patent expired
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Corona, California

Laguna Hills, California

Larkfield-Wikiup, California

Los Alamos, California

Dalton, Georgia

Shreveport, Louisiana

Pascagoula, Mississippi

Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Monmouth, Oregon

Benton, Tennessee

Tellico Plains, Tennessee

Frisco, Texas

Houston, Texas(2 reports)

San Antonio, Texas

Tyler, Texas

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