Clara Indian Hawthorn
Clara Indian Hawthorn
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If you need a strikingly beautiful focal point for your garden area or yard, the Indian Hawthorn evergreen shrub is just what you’ve been looking for. Offering a neat, rounded shape that this amazing plant keeps naturally without pruning, this small, slow-growing shrub is perfect planted close together to create a short hedge, in a line as a border between different sections of your garden or even in containers so you can place them anywhere you want; like your porch or patio areas. Grown best in full sun, but capable of tolerating partial shade, if you plant the Indian Hawthorn shrub in an area with too much shade it loses it’s neat, naturally rounded shape so be careful about where it’s located in reference to the sun. For a small shrub that looks it’s best in Spring with the appearance of its fragrant pink or white flowers, but also looks great all year long, you simply won’t find a better match.
Questions & Answers
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Our plants are getting small black spots on them, what is causing this
The Clara Indian Hawthorn will develop entomosporium leaf spot from exposure to excessive water or moisture.
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Is this a Crataegus monogyna
No, Clara Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis indica 'Clara') is not the same as Crataegus monogyna. Clara Indian Hawthorn is a compact evergreen shrub known for its white spring flowers and glossy green foliage, while Crataegus monogyna, commonly known as Common Hawthorn or Single-seed Hawthorn, is a deciduous tree or shrub from the hawthorn family. These plants belong to different genera and have distinct characteristics.
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How wide and how tall do they get?
The Clara Indian Hawthorne (Rhaphiolepis indica 'Clara') typically grows to a mature height of 3 to 4 feet and spreads 4 to 5 feet wide. This compact, evergreen shrub is known for its rounded shape, making it ideal for foundation plantings, borders, or low hedges. Its attractive white flowers bloom in spring, adding beauty to any landscape.
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Are they deer resistant?
Yes, the Clara Indian Hawthorne (Rhaphiolepis indica 'Clara') is considered deer resistant. While no plant is entirely deer-proof, Clara Indian Hawthorne is less appealing to deer due to its tough, leathery leaves. This makes it a great choice for landscapes where deer browsing is a concern. Additionally, this evergreen shrub is known for its resilience, producing beautiful white flowers in the spring and thriving in full sun to partial shade with well-draining soil.
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Can this plant have thorns?
No, the Clara Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis indica 'Clara') does not have thorns. This thornless, evergreen shrub is prized for its compact growth habit, fragrant white blooms in the spring, and attractive foliage. Clara Indian Hawthorn is ideal for hedges, borders, or foundation plantings and thrives in USDA Zones 7 to 10. It grows best in full sun and well-draining soil, making it a low-maintenance, ornamental addition to landscapes without the worry of thorns.
It arrived in good shape. I ll plant it now as weather is getting cooler. Thank you
Nice plants , packed well for shipping