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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Rosaceae (Roses) |
| Origin: China (Asia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Spring |
| Synonyms: [Raphiolepis] |
| Height: 4-5 feet |
| Width: 4-5 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 10-15° F |
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Rhaphiolepis indica 'Clara' (Indian Hawthorn) - This selection of the popular India Hawthorn is an evergreen rounded shrub that grows to 4-5 feet tall (or a bit more) by about as wide with leaves that have finely serrated margins with pointed ends and new growth that is a reddish copper color that ages to a dark green. In spring appear the pink flower buds that open to display pure white flowers. Plant in full sun or light shade. This plant is quite drought tolerant in coastal gardens but appreciates occasional irrigation and seems to tolerate frequent watering as well. It is hardy to 10° F or slightly less - at the Georgia Experimental Station it was noted to be killed after a recorded -3° F night in 1983. This durable old variety is considered resistant to Entomosporium leaf spot, a disease that is most prevalent in nursery conditions or on overwatered landscape plants in California but is a real concern in moister more humid climates. In the California landscape Rhaphiolepis are cast iron plants and can be found as foundation and accent plants in commercial and residential landscape plantings with one complaint being that some think them a bit too common. This cultivar has long been a favorite of designers and is quite distinctive from the larger more common pink varieties in that the plant remains smaller, has white flowers with neater foliage.
This description is based on research and observations of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in our nursery garden and in other gardens that we visit. We also incorporate comments received and appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Rhaphiolepis indica 'Clara'.
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