Clara White Indian Hawthorn | Pure White Flowering Shrub

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Clara White Indian Hawthorn

Rhaphiolepis indica 'Clara'

A compact, tidy evergreen shrub for reliable white spring flowers and a neat, mounded form.

$48.00

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Description

Clara White Indian Hawthorn is a classic, compact shrub prized for its clean, crisp display of pure white spring flowers against dark green foliage. The flower buds open from attractive pink buds, creating a lovely two-tone effect. Its dense, mounding habit and reliable performance make it a versatile choice for low hedges, mass plantings, or foundation beds. It is valued for its neat appearance, disease resistance, and tolerance of tough conditions.

Crisp White Spring Blooms: Flowers profusely in spring with clusters of pure white, star-shaped flowers that emerge from pink buds.
Compact, Mounding Habit: Forms a dense, rounded shrub, typically reaching 3-5 feet tall and wide, with a very tidy appearance.
Attractive Berries: Produces dark blue berries after flowering, adding seasonal interest and attracting birds.
Improved Disease Resistance: Shows good resistance to the fungal leaf spot that can affect some older Indian Hawthorn varieties.
Versatile & Tough: Excellent for low borders, foundation plantings, or as a flowering accent. Tolerates heat, drought, and coastal conditions once established.

Quick Facts

Features:Oval, leathery dark green leaves with wavy margins (bronze new growth). Produces dense clusters of fragrant, star-shaped white flowers with pink buds and ruffled petals, followed by blue berries.
Mature Height: 3-5 ft
Mature Width: 3-5 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate
Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
Key Advantages:Pure white spring blooms,Ornamental berries,Drought tolerant,Salt tolerant
Landscape Uses:Formal hedges,Entryway plantings,Parking lot islands,Xeriscape gardens
Special Care:Prune lightly after flowering,Avoid overwatering,Tolerates urban pollution,Fertilize sparingly
Seasonal Interest:Flowers: Spring,Berries: Summer to fall,Foliage: Evergreen

Faqs

Q: How much sun does it need?
A: It performs best in full sun (at least 6 hours) for maximum flowering and densest growth. It can tolerate light shade but may become leggy and flower less.

Q: When and how should it be pruned?
A: Prune, if necessary, immediately after flowering in late spring. This allows time for new growth to mature and set buds for the next year. Lightly shear or selectively trim to shape.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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