Photo courtesy of Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

Rhaphiolepis indica

India Hawthorn
Rosaseae family

Foliage, Flowers & Fruit
Good flower production in late winter and early spring. Sporatic in late spring. White flower variety also available.

Hardiness
Hardy in all zones. Full sun to part shade. Infrequent to regular watering, depending on the location (more water inland).

Landscape Use
Provides good flower in winter when little else blooms. Great low maintenance background shrub. Can be used as an informal hedge.

Problems?
Pest and disease free. Very little pruning is necessary except to control size.

Comments
One of the most dependable and useful shrubs for Southern California. Several varieties available that grow to different heights. White flower type (Clara) blooms more prolifically but for a shorter time period.