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Rhaphiolepis indica

Family Rosaceae
Plant Type broadleaf evergreen
Zone USDA:   8a - 11   RHS:   H - FT   EGF:   H4 - G2   Australia:   2 - 5  
Care Level
Height 0.6 - 1.8 m (2 - 6 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.8 m (3 - 6 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The broadleaf evergreen Rhaphiolepis indica produces showy, white, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during mid spring to mid summer. This plant is rounded in form and has glossy, medium textured and evergreen foliage that is deep green in colour. The bark is smooth in texture.
Typical Uses Border, container, hedge, house plant, foundation and topiary.
Special Characteristics This broadleaf evergreen attracts birds and butterflies to your garden. Rhaphiolepis indica tolerates drought, pollution and salt.
Cautions Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.