Indian hawthorn growing shrub of the genus Rhaphiolepis also known as Rhaphiolepis indica, Indian hawthorn perennial evergreen plant, edible fruits but mostly used as ornamental hedge plant, can grow in subtropical, mediterranean or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 8-10.
Leaves color dark green elliptic to oval with pointed top.
Indian hawthorn flower
Flower fragrant color white, pink with five petals in flat shape, the flowers grow in clusters.
Fruit edible in color blue to black in round shape.
Name for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Indian hawthorn growing and care:
Nothing special
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
Yes / No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
1-4m, 3-12 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Winter / Spring
General information about the flower:
Fragrant flowers color from white to pink with five petals in flat shape, the flowers grow in clusters
Scientific name:
Rhaphiolepis indica
