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Indian Hawthorn – Desert Horizon Nursery

Indian Hawthorn

Rhaphiolepis indica
Categories:
Shrubs  ·  
Shrubs
Light
Morning sun / afternoon shade
Water
Moderate water in Phoenix; irrigate deeply, then let the upper few inches of soil dry. Water more frequently during establishment and extreme summer heat; avoid overhead watering.
Size
3-5 ft tall × 4-5 ft wide
Habit
Mounded – spreading shrub
Toxicity
Non-toxic
Description
A compact evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy leaves, clusters of delicate spring flowers, and small blue-black fruits; best in protected, irrigated locations in Phoenix.
Bloom Time
Spring
Deciduous / Evergreen
Evergreen
Special Features
Attracts Bees / Pollinators, Attracts Birds, Fragrant
Growth Rate
Slow to moderate
Growth Habit
Mounded – spreading shrub
Mature Size
3-5 ft tall × 4-5 ft wide
Flower Color
Pink to white
Foliage Color
Dark green
Landscape Use
Border / Bed, Container / Patio, Desert / Xeriscape, Foundation Planting, Hedge / Screen
Garden Style
Container / Patio, Desert / Xeriscape, Hedge / Formal, Pollinator / Wildlife
Soil
Alkaline Tolerant, Amended / Rich, Prefers Acidic, Well-Drained
Companion Plants
Dwarf pittosporum, Liriope, Society garlic, Star jasmine
Non-toxic
Non-toxic
Care Instructions

Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal in Phoenix; avoid intense western exposure and reflected heat.

Water: Moderate water in Phoenix; irrigate deeply, then let the upper few inches of soil dry. Water more frequently during establishment and extreme summer heat; avoid overhead watering.

Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with compost; prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions but tolerates mild alkalinity. Avoid waterlogged soil.

Mature size: Typically 3–6 feet tall and wide; dwarf cultivars remain about 2–3 feet tall.

Bloom: Late winter through spring in Phoenix; occasional lighter repeat bloom depending on cultivar and conditions.

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.

Growth rate: Slow to moderate.