Species India hawthorn

India hawthorn

Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snow White'

India Hawthorn, or Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snow White', is a hardy evergreen shrub, recognizable by its rounded form with a thick and dense covering of glossy leaves. It blooms in spring and fall to produce white flower clusters which, in turn, make way for dark blue-black berries. Hardy in most climates and soil types, it is great for foundation plantings, hedges and screens, making it the perfect accent for any landscape. Quick to establish, this delightfully bright and colorful addition to any garden will be around to enjoy for years to come.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Air Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Cutting,Division,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

8 - 10

Flowers:

White Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,white

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Thorny:

Yes

Care Level:

Moderate

watering

India hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snow White') should be watered about once every 7-10 days. When watering, the soil around the plant should be dampened to saturation, but not soggy. To ensure proper drainage, the soil should be allowed to dry slightly between waterings. During the spring and summer months, the plant should also be sprayed with water occasionally to increase the humidity around the plant. During the cold winter months, watering should be reduced to once every 2 weeks or so.

sunlight

India hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snow White') does best in areas that provide plenty of direct sunlight for at least 6-8 hours per day. However, it is more tolerant of partial shade than some other plant species. The plant should be started in an area that has full sun exposure every day for best results. In total shade or dense partial shade, the India hawthorn may grow thin and spindly, with less blooms, and even cannot survive.

pruning

India hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snow White') is best pruned in early spring, before the new growth begins. Pruning should consist of removal of dead or crossing branches. It is also beneficial to reduce the height by pruning the tips of the outermost branches. For a more compact, bushier look, some hedging or reshaping can be done. It is recommended to not prune more than 1-third of the total plant and never remove more than 5 to 6 most recent growth buds. Pruning should take place annually for healthy growth and development of the plant.

Season

Fall
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Starts Flowering

Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snow White' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in April or May.

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