Rhaphiolepis 'Apple Blossom' (Indian Hawthorne)

Rhaphiolepis 'Apple Blossom' (Indian Hawthorne) Details

“Apple Blossom” is an evergreen shrub from China and is grown for its pretty flowers and attractive foliage. It features thick and leathery, dark green leaves which develop a bronze tint during winter. The foliage is adorned with masses of pink flowers borne in clusters during spring which are followed by dark blue berries. It typically grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site. It will tolerate coastal environments, some wind, moderate frost, and short periods of dry. “Apple Blossom” is a great choice for trimming into a hedge, adding to a mixed planting, planting around outdoor living areas, maintaining in a container, or planting to provide fantastic colour.