Rank Species | Genus Rhaphiolepis Higher classification Rhaphiolepis | |
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Similar Rhaphiolepis, Rhaphiolepis umbellata, Rosaceae, Loropetalum, Cheesewood |
Rhaphiolepis indica snow maiden snow maiden indian hawthorn at plantmark wholesale nurseries
Rhaphiolepis indica, the Indian hawthorn, India hawthorn or Hong Kong hawthorn, is an evergreen shrub in the family Rosaceae. The species is native to an area from southern China, Japan, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam. It is grown for its decorative pink flowers, and is popular in bonsai culture. The fruit is edible when cooked, and can be used to make jam.
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- Rhaphiolepis indica snow maiden snow maiden indian hawthorn at plantmark wholesale nurseries
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Indian hawthorn is a mainstay horticultural specimen in southern United States. It is often found in commercial as well as in private landscapes. Often it is trimmed into small compact hedges or balls for foundation plants. It has been successfully pruned into a standard form as well as small dwarf-like trees up to 15 feet in height. It is apt to develop leaf spot.

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