Clara Indian Hawthorn is a compact evergreen shrub with a dense rounded habit. Its finely serrated foliage emerges reddish-copper before maturing to dark green. The clusters of pink buds open to fragrant white flowers that bloom in spring. Prefers partial sun and rich, moist well-drained soils. Clara is resistant to Entomosporium leaf spot.
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Origins: |
Southern China |
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Height: |
3' - 5' |
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Spread: |
3’ - 5' |
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Spacing: |
4’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
8 - 10 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly, then occasionally once established. Susceptible to fireblight.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Groundcover, Foundational Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Rosemary, Cotoneaster, Loropetalum
IMAGE jacilluch, Rhaphiolepis indica - Real Jardin Botanico de Madrid (11300357203), CC BY-SA 2.0: