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Rhaphiolepis umbellata
Evergreen shrub
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The Rhaphiolepis umbellata plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as R. japonica. R. ovata. Laurus umbellata.

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Latin Name:  Rhaphiolepis umbellata
Family:  Rosaceae
Author:  (Thunb.)Mak.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  2.5   Mature Width:  2.5
 
Habitat:  Thickets near the seashore, C. and S. Japan[58].



Cultivation Notes:  Requires a well-drained moisture retentive fertile loam or peaty soil in a warm sheltered sunny position[11, 200]. Prefers a position in light shade[202]. An easily grown plant but it is intolerant of dry cold[184]. Judging by its habitat, it should be fairly tolerant of maritime exposure[58]. Plants are tolerant of sea spray[245]. Tolerating temperatures down to about -15°c[200], it is normally hardy at Kew[1]. A polymorphic species[58], there are some named varieties selected for their ornamental value[200]. The plant bears honey-scented hawthorn-like blossoms[245]. Plants do not require pruning[182]. They are of slow to moderate growth rate[202]. 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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