| Botanical name | Rhaphiolepis umbellata |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | October November December Leaves are needle-like / linear-oblong. The leaves when crushed have a characteristic sweet smell. |
| Common name(s) | Raphiolepis, Indian hawthorn |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This is a hardy, round, evergreen shrub with leathery leaves. |
| Uses in landscape design | Rhaphiolepis umbellata is a great plant for containers. |
| Planting instructions | This plant should be planted in full sun. |
| Maintenance | This plant will require pruning. |
Rhaphiolepis umbellata (Raphiolepis, Indian hawthorn)
- Botanical name: Rhaphiolepis umbellata
- Common name(s): Raphiolepis, Indian hawthorn
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
A hardy, round, evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and terminal clusters of white flowers, borne in early summer. Both drought and wind resistant, it should be planted in full sun. Will need pruning.
Family: Rosaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: raf-i-OL-e-pis um-bel-LAY-ta
Rhaphiolepis umbellata requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
October November December
Leaves are needle-like / linear-oblong. The leaves when crushed have a characteristic sweet smell.
This is a hardy, round, evergreen shrub with leathery leaves.
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