Dwarf Indian Hawthorn

Dwarf Indian Hawthorn

5 Gallon
$49.90
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Dwarf Indian Hawthorn

Rhaphiolepis umbellata 'Minor‘

A group of compact, tough evergreen shrubs for reliable spring blooms and year-round structure with minimal care.

$49.90
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Description

Dwarf Indian Hawthorn is a versatile group of compact, evergreen shrubs prized for their reliable spring floral display, tidy habit, and exceptional toughness. These plants form dense, mounded clumps of glossy, leathery foliage that provide year-round structure. In spring, they are covered in clusters of fragrant, star-shaped white or pink flowers, followed by attractive dark blue berries. Highly tolerant of heat, drought, poor soils, and coastal conditions, they are ideal, low-maintenance choices for foundation plantings, low hedges, borders, and mass plantings.

  • Compact & Dense Habit: Naturally grows into a neat, rounded, and dense mound, typically reaching 3-4 feet in both height and spread, perfect for small spaces.

  • Prolific Spring Bloom: Flowers abundantly in mid to late spring with clusters of fragrant, white or pink (depending on cultivar) star-shaped flowers.

  • Four-Season Interest: Offers glossy evergreen foliage, showy spring flowers, and ornamental blue-black berries that persist into winter and attract birds.

  • Extremely Tough & Adaptable: Once established, it is highly tolerant of heat, drought, wind, salt spray, and a wide range of well-drained soils.

  • Low Maintenance & Versatile: Requires minimal pruning and care. Excellent for low hedges, mass plantings, foundation beds, slopes, or containers.

Quick Facts

  • Features:Foliage: Elliptical, leathery, dark green leaves with smooth texture and slightly wavy margins; new growth emerges bronze.Flowers: Small, dense clusters of star-shaped, white flowers with slightly ruffled petals; blooms profusely and fragrantly from spring to early summer.Fruit: Produces attractive blue berries for added seasonal interest. Habit: Compact, mounding evergreen shrub with a dense growth habit. Heat and drought tolerant once established.
  • Mature Height: 3–4 ft
    Mature Width: 3–4 ft
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
  • Key Advantages:Long-lasting, fragrant spring blooms followed by ornamental berries.Dense, tidy, and compact habit with minimal pruning needed.Excellent heat and drought tolerance.Versatile in landscape design
  • Landscape Uses:Low hedges and borders.Foundation planting.Mass planting in garden beds.Pathway edging or container gardening.Accent plant in courtyards and small spaces

Faqs

Q: How do I choose between the different dwarf cultivars (like 'Clara', 'Ballerina', etc.)?
A: The primary differences are flower color and mature size. 'Clara' has white flowers and grows 3-5 ft. 'Ballerina' has deep pink buds/light pink flowers and is more dwarf (2-4 ft). 'Georgia Petite' is very dwarf with white flowers. Select based on the specific color and size needed for your design.

Q: Are they prone to any diseases?
A: They can be susceptible to Entomosporium leaf spot, a fungal disease, especially in humid conditions with poor air circulation. To prevent it: plant in full sun, ensure good spacing for air flow, avoid overhead watering, and clean up fallen leaves. Many newer cultivars have improved resistance.

📍 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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