Rhaphiolepis indica Indian hawthorn (Rosaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Rhaphiolepis indica
Indian hawthorn
Evergreen shrub
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The Rhaphiolepis indica plant species is found in E. Asia - S. China from Yunnan eastwards. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Indian hawthorn. Some home gardeners know the variety as Crataegus indica.

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Latin Name:  Rhaphiolepis indica
Common Name:  Indian hawthorn
Family:  Rosaceae
Author:  Lindl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:  2

Habitat:  Found at elevations of 150 - 1600 metres.

Cultivation Notes: Requires a well-drained moisture retentive fertile loam or peaty soil in a warm sheltered sunny position[200]. Tolerates all but the hottest desert climates[184]. A very ornamental plant[1], it is hardier in Britain than is generally supposed, tolerating temperatures down to about -10°c[184]. Plants succeed outdoors in S. Cornwall[11, 49, 59] but are generally best grown on a sunny south-facing wall[11]. Plants do not require pruning[182]. A polymorphic species, there are a number of named varieties selected for their ornamental value[200]. Plants resent root disturbance and so are best grown in pots and then planted out into their permanent positions as soon as possible[200].

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