Hawthorn

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Popular, compact evergreen shrub with showy flowers in spring. Dark blue berries appear in summer. Ideal for hedges, foundation plantings or as an accent. Drought tolerant once established.

Companion Plants

Common Boxwood

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Common Boxwood

Handsome evergreen shrub is very tolerant of pruning and shaping. Well-suited for topiary, entryways or hedging. Flowers in spring are insignificant but very fragrant. Prune in summer. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil and some shade.

Italian Cypress

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Italian Cypress

This narrow, columnar tree is covered with grayish-green needle-like leaves. Its unique and very particular shape make it an outstanding landscape accent or topiary. Small cones emerge in fall. May benefit from shelter from wind. Drought tolerant and adaptable to various soils.

Carolina Cherry Laurel

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Carolina Cherry Laurel

Details

Common name

Hawthorn

Botanical name

Rhaphiolepis indica

Variety

Pinkie

Zone

USDA 8 - 11

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Bloom time

summer

Light

sun

Height

18-24" (46-61 cm)

Habit

compact

Water

2-3 times per week

Feed

use all-purpose

Maintenance

protect from winter winds