Plants in genus rhaphiolepis
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Umbellata Minor'
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Umbellata Minor' is an evergreen shrub known for its glossy, dark green leaves and small, fragrant pink or white flowers that bloom in spring. This plant produces purple-black berries in the fall and is drought-tolerant once established. It grows to a height of 3-4 feet and spreads 4-5 feet wide, thriving in full sun to partial shade. Its low-maintenance nature and ornamental appeal make it a popular choice for gardens.
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snowbank'
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snowbank' is a dense, evergreen shrub with glossy green foliage and a massive display of white flowers in spring. It grows 2-3 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide, thriving in USDA zones 7-10. This plant is hardy down to 0°F and attracts wildlife and pollinators. It is water-wise, salt-tolerant, and pest-resistant, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Spring Sonata'
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Spring Sonata' is a dense shrub with glossy green foliage and a massive display of white flowers in spring. It grows to 4 feet high and 5 feet wide, producing dark purple fruit in fall and winter. This plant tolerates salt spray, making it suitable for coastal areas.
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Dwarf'
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Dwarf' is a compact broadleaf flowering shrub with snow-white flowers that have a pink shadow. It features glossy evergreen foliage and a naturally rounded shape, growing up to 6 feet tall and wide. This plant is known for its high salt spray tolerance and moderate drought tolerance, making it suitable for coastal gardens.
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Eleanor Taber'
A densely branched evergreen with lustrous dark green leaves and small pink flowers in spring. It produces small black fruits in mid-summer and is drought-tolerant once established. It has a uniform mounding growth habit and should be fertilized in spring with slow-release fertilizer.
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snow White'
A compact and spreading plant with slender lance-shaped pale green leaves and small white blooms in mid-spring. It should be planted in well-drained garden soil and prefers full sun to part shade. Fertilize in spring with slow-release fertilizer.
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Clara'
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Clara' is a broadleaf evergreen native to southern China, known for its mounded growth and leathery green leaves with coppery red new growth. It produces whitish blossoms with pinkish centers and purplish-black berries in fall. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Pink Lady'
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Pink Lady' is a broadleaf evergreen with leathery green leaves and pink blossoms that turn into purplish-black berries. It grows 4-6 feet in height and width and is well-suited for USDA zones 8 through 10. This xeric plant attracts pollinators and tolerates sandy soils and coastal areas.