BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A dense, slow growing evergreen shrub native to Central and Southern Japan, Rhaphiolepis umbellata has very attractive clusters of slightly fragrant, white flowers in late spring and early summer. These flowers stand out well against the dark green, rounded leaves.

An eye-catching and unusual small shrub which will grow well in sun or heavy shade.

Supplied Size: 3L container (30 - 40 cm tall)

Features

• Common name: Yeddo hawthorn.
• Position: Full sun or shade.
• Soil: Any reasonably well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Reasonably hardy but appreciates being planted in a warm site.
• Flowering Period: April - May
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Slow.
• Habit: Small, rounded branching shrub.
  • Height: up to 1.5 m (5 ft)
  • Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
• Notes: Rhaphiolepis umbellata is particularly tolerant of coastal conditions.