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India Hawthorn, Rhaphiolepis indica

India Hawthorn, Rhaphiolepis indica

India Hawthorn, Rhaphiolepis indica	Native Of India, Asia, China

India Hawthorn Rhaphiolepis indica, Rose Family: ( Rosaceae ), India Hawthorn. Also called: Pink Lady. A broadleaf evergreen shrub up to 5 feet tall with dense growth. It makes a colorful, informal hedge or screen. The leaves begin bronze and burgundy and mature to dark green. This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds. An ideal Xeriscape Landscape Plant in Arizona. Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Long Blooming, Low Maintenance. Height: Slow growing to 6 to 15 feet. Flowers: The flowers are pink to white, 5-petaled flowers in showy clusters. Blooming Time: March - April and again September - October. Leaves: Dark Green, simple, glossy, alternate, leathery leaves. Fruit: Dark blue, berry-like fruit. Found: Found throughout lower elevations in Arizona. Elevation: 0 - 2500 Feet. Habitat: Well drained soil is preferred. Miscellaneous: Flowering Photos Taken March 24 2003. Glendale.