Botanical Name: Common Names:
Rhaphiolepis indica Oriental Pearl Indian Hawthorn, Raphiolepis,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Rounded
Description:
Tough glossy dark green foliage shrub with a rounded habit. Masses of white flowers appear in spring through to autumn. Low growing, tolerates heat, frost and salt spray, perfect for coastal gardens and use around salt water pools.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Any Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Formal Garden, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Rockery, Shady Garden, Topiary / Espalier, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Easy care, only needs the occasional light trim. Can plant in the shade. Requires good drainage.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Rosaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
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