Is Indian hawthorn invasive?

Other varieties of hawthorn, including the Indian and Washington, are not invasive. Hawthorn trees are legal to plant, although some caution should be exercised if planting in the central to northern Pacific coast region.

How do you grow Rhaphiolepis?

Care and maintenance. This shrub needs no special care and grows happily in a sunny to partially shaded spot. Water new plants and those in pots regularly especially when it is dry. Once shrubs are established in the garden they are drought tolerant but still appreciate occasional watering in dry summers.

Is there a dwarf Indian hawthorn bush?

DWARF INDIAN HAWTHORN CARE They can get up to 6 feet tall and 6 feet wide at full maturity. You can even prune it into a small tree although it is usually seen as a small shrub when planted at around 3 feet tall and wide.

Will Indian hawthorn grow in shade?

Landscape Use Plants prefer sun, although they will grow in partial shade. Indian hawthorn prefers moist, well-drained soil, but established shrubs will tolerate drought. It is tolerant of salt spray and sandy soils and is a good choice for coastal areas. Pruning is rarely necessary.

Is Rhaphiolepis indica toxic?

Indian Hawthorn berries, botanical name Rhaphiolepis indica, are the fruit of an evergreen shrub in the Rosaceae family. There are hundreds of varieties of Indian Hawthorn plants including, Oriental Pearl, Oriental Pink and Cosmic White. Some are edible and others are merely unpalatable or even poisonous.

What can I plant instead of Indian hawthorn?

To replace Indian hawthorns, I normally suggest Carissa hollies. They have about the same growth form, leaf size and texture. They’re well suited to sun, and they’re better suited to shade than Indian hawthorns. The only thing you give up with Carissa hollies will be the spring blooms you’d have on the hawthorns.

What is Rhaphiolepis indica?

Rhaphiolepis indica (Indian Hawthorn) is a dense rounded evergreen shrub boasting a profusion of small, fragrant, crabapple-like white or pink flowers in spring. Borne in loose terminal panicles, they literally cover the plant in fragrant blossoms.

When does rhaphiolepsis Bloom?

This plant blooms in mid-late spring. Fruits on this plant are the largest of the Rhaphiolepsis selections. Fruits are also ornamental and persist through winter; they are usually conspicuous due to size and clustering but may be hard to see in foliage.

Do rhaphiolepsis have fruit?

Fruits on this plant are the largest of the Rhaphiolepsis selections. Fruits are also ornamental and persist through winter; they are usually conspicuous due to size and clustering but may be hard to see in foliage.