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Rhaphiolepis indica 'Clara' - Clara Indian Hawthorn

Market price from $7.25 to $19.75

Rhaphiolepis indica 'Clara' is an evergreen marvel in the plant kingdom. Popularly known as the Clara Indian Hawthorn, this robust perennial from the esteemed Rosaceae family captures the perfect blend of beauty and hardiness, transitioning seamlessly through seasons and weather extremities. Its lustrous green, glossy foliage forms a dense and compact canopy, sprawling up to an impressive 4-6 feet in both height and width. This versatile shrub brings visual splendor to landscapes throughout the year is further enhanced by the emergence of fragrant, star-shaped white blossoms in early spring, setting a spectacular floral show. The Clara Indian Hawthorn doesn't stop there! Following the floral spectacle, it proudly displays clusters of ornamental purple-black berries, becoming a charming beacon for a medley of birds. Tailored for adaptability, it flourishes in full sun to partial shade, all while maintaining a wonderfully low water requirement. It asserts its toughness by being remarkably tolerant to salt, heat, and frost, positioning itself as an excellent choice for a myriad of landscape applications such as garden specimens, low hedges, and border plantings. To sum up, the Clara Indian Hawthorn offers you a tantalizing conjunction of aesthetic appeal, adaptability, and low-maintenance in garden landscaping.

  • Size: Up to 4-6 feet tall and wide
  • Flowers: Fragrant, white star-like flowers
  • Foliage: Glossy, lustrous green leaves
  • Water usage: Low (drought-tolerant)
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Additional: Attracts birds with purple-black berries; salt, heat, and frost tolerant
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