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Common Indian Hawthorn

Common Indian Hawthorn
Photo: Barry Naylor
Invasive Plant
Common Indian Hawthorn
Rhaphiolepis indica
 

An evergreen native shrub from southern China growing 3-5m in height. It is extremely tough and has shiny, leathery leaves. White Spring flowers are profuse, held in terminal clusters and are mildly perfumed. An abundance of bluish black berries follow in Summer.

 

HOW IT SPREADS

  • The berries are highly desirable to birds and their distribution into bushland is widespread.
  • The seeds can also be spread by water.
 
 
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Other superior selections include;

  • Magnolia figo (Syn. Michelia figo) - Port Wine Magnolia
  • Xanthostemon verticillatus - Little Penda
  • Gardenia species - Gardenia

Ask your local retailer for more superior selections

 

Alternative Plants

Cascade Lilly Pilly
Photo: © immij pty ltd
Alternative Plant Cascade Lilly Pilly
Syzygium 'Cascade'
Trees and Shrubs
 

This excellent new Lilly Pilly forms a thick screen 3-5m in height and new growth is spectacular red and pink. Large pink powder puff flowers are prominent in warmer months followed by whitish pink berries. Used as a specimen plant or a hedge, this is star performer.

Indian Hawthorn
Photo: Norwood
Alternative Plant Indian Hawthorn
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Intermedia'
Trees and Shrubs
 

Thick dark green leathery leaves forming a thick robust bush. This plant is a sight to behold when in flower with clusters of vibrant white flowers completely covering the bush. This plant produces little to no viable fruit and is not considered an invasive threat. There are many improved non-invasive cultivars to choose from.

Sasanqua Camellia
Photo: Lorna Rose
Alternative Plant Sasanqua Camellia
Camellia sasanqua
Trees and Shrubs
 

This fantastic plant should be more widely used in the Sub- Tropics. There are many and varied flower colours, ranging from white through to pink and red. Most will tolerate full sun with growth habits to suit every situation. Many cultivars can be pruned into effective hedges.

 
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