Indian Hawthorn
Rhaphiolepis indica
Also listed as Crataegus indica, Mespilus indica
Also known as Yedda Hawthorn, Hong Kong Hawthorn, Sexton's Bride
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Indian Hawthorn is a compact, evergreen shrub with dense foliage and clusters of small pink or white flowers in spring. It produces small blue-black berries and is useful as a hedge, foundation planting, or specimen shrub in warmer regions.
Why grow it
Indian Hawthorn is a low-maintenance evergreen shrub suited to warm climates where many deciduous hawthorns struggle. Compared to similar compact hedging shrubs, it offers reliable spring flowering and attractive persistent fruit with minimal pruning requirements. It tolerates poor soils and coastal conditions better than many ornamental alternatives, making it practical for challenging sites in USDA zones 8-11.
Watch out for
This shrub can develop fungal leaf spot diseases in humid conditions with poor air circulation, particularly in areas with frequent overhead watering or high rainfall. Growth tends to be slow in cooler parts of its range, and plants may require several seasons to establish a full appearance.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Rosaceae
Native Range
Southern China, Japan
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Indian Hawthorn is a compact, evergreen shrub with dense foliage and clusters of small pink or white flowers in spring. It produces small blue-black berries and is useful as a hedge, foundation planting, or specimen shrub in warmer regions.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Indian Hawthorn grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Indian Hawthorn is a low-maintenance evergreen shrub suited to warm climates where many deciduous hawthorns struggle. Compared to similar compact hedging shrubs, it offers reliable spring flowering and attractive persistent fruit with minimal pruning requirements. It tolerates poor soils and coastal conditions better than many ornamental alternatives, making it practical for challenging sites in USDA zones 8-11.
Watch out for
This shrub can develop fungal leaf spot diseases in humid conditions with poor air circulation, particularly in areas with frequent overhead watering or high rainfall. Growth tends to be slow in cooler parts of its range, and plants may require several seasons to establish a full appearance.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Rosaceae
Native Range
Southern China, Japan
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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