RHAPHIOLEPIS
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RHAPHIOLEPIS
Commonly known as Indian hawthorn
Genus of 3-5, possibly up to 15, species of evergreen shrubs and trees from scrub in southeastern and eastern Asia.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
None -
Place of origin
Garden origin. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenNarrowly elliptic to lance-shaped, deeply-toothed, leathery, glossy dark-green leaves 7-11cm (3-4½in) long.
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
2m (6ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightBushy, spreading shrub. Produces flowers to 1.5cm (½in) across in loose panicles to 8cm (3in) long.
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Will grow outside in milder locations
This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here.Loam based compost full light in greenhouse -
Fertile moist well-drained soilOutside
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Full sun
Shelter from cold winds -
Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
2m (6ft)
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Rhaphiolepis - Growing Guide
