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Rhaphiolepis umbellata 'Minor'

Also Known As

  • Rhaphiolepis umbellata 'Minor' ('Gulf Green' ™)
  • Rhaphiolepsis ovata 'Minor'
  • Minor Indian Hawthorn

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 7a-11

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Rhaphiolepis umbellata 'Minor' plant details

Rhaphiolepis umbellata 'Minor' is a moderate-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by black, blue and purple fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhaphiolepis umbellata 'Minor'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: hedge, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhaphiolepis umbellata 'Minor'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Slow-growing, compact, upright broadleaf evergreen shub with dense branches. A great shrub for a foundation planting or low hedge. Leaves simple, glossy dark green with the new growth coppery red. Growth Rate slow
Very nice, small evergreen shrub, native to Japan and Korea. To 3-4' tall by 2-3' wide, densely branched with a rounded form. Good for foundation plantings or a small hedge. The leaves are small, glossy and dark green turning bronze in winter and in new growth and the late spring flowers are white followed by purple-black berries. Full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, well-drained soil but tolerates some drought. Frost hardy to USDA zone 7. Rosaceae

Gardening facts about Rhaphiolepis umbellata 'Minor' plant

How to Grow Rhaphiolepis umbellata 'Minor'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Fruit

    • blue
    • purple
    • black
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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