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    Rhaphiolepis umbellata

    Also Known As

    • Yeddo Hawthorne

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'
    • W: 6'

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

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    Rhaphiolepis umbellata plant details

    Rhaphiolepis umbellata is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by black and blue fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhaphiolepis umbellata

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 6 FT wide, 6 FT tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhaphiolepis umbellata

    USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: seaside / salt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Dark green leathery leaves on a rounded shrub of about 6' at maturity, provides a backdrop for the near perfect white flowers of spring. Fragrant and delicate, borne in racemes measuring 2-3", the flowers later form blue-black berries which last through the winter.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Rhaphiolepis umbellata plant

    How to Grow Rhaphiolepis umbellata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • blue
      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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