Southwest Plant of the Month – Indian Hawthorn – Raphiolepis indica
General Information
| Plant Form | Shrub | Plant Size | 4′ x 4′ |
| Plant Type | Evergreen | Water Usage | Medium |
| Sunlight | Sun, Partial Shade | Colors | Pink, White |
Physical Description: Compact shrub with glossy, leathery leaves covered with pink or white flowers in the spring. Panicles of dark-blue fruit follow flowering.
Care and Maintenance: Aphids occasional problem. Leaf spot also occasional problem.
Gardener’s Notes: Avoid overhead watering to minimize leaf spot. Flowers best and stays more compact in full sun but protect from reflected heat for best performance.
Photo and information from: Desert Blooms Plant Advisor