Indian Hawthorn

Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix, to 0°F ( -18°C)

Heat Tolerance: Light shade in the low deserts

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade

Origin: Southern China

Growth Habits: Broadleaf evergreen shrub slowly growing to 4-5 feet high (1.2-1.5 m), 4 feet spread (1.2 m), mounding or sprading depending on the variety; thick, dark green, leaves, 2 to 3 inches long (5-7 cm), 1 to 1.4 inches wide (2.5-3.5 cm)

Watering Needs: Tolerates occasional drought, little to moderate water, tolerates a wide range of soils

Propagation: Seeds, semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer

Propagation: Cutting or occasionally seed

• by semi-hardwood secondary cuttings, in summer. Apply IBA TALC 3000 PPM. Use intermittent mist. Root in 10 weeks.
• by seeds.

Raphiolepis 'Ballerina'

The Indian Hawthorn is great landscape shrub, low divider or invormal hedge.
There are a number of varieties:
- Ballerina (Picture 2) : is up to 2 feet tall (60 cm), with pink flowers, and reddish leaves in winter.
- Clara (Picture 3): is up to 4 feet tall (1.2 m), with mostly white flowers. Its new growth is reddish.

Raphiolepis 'Clara'

Blooming Habits:
Profuse white to dark pink blossom in late fall to early spring. The fruits are dark blue and ripen as the bush is still blooming.

Culture:
The Indian Hawthorn likes a slightly acidic soil, use fertilizer for acid loving plants.