Reflecting on the recent cold days, I decided to write about a cold-hardy shrub that also grows well in Hawaii. Indian hawthorn is an evergreen shrub that is adaptable to a variety of locations here.

You can grow this low-maintenance plant in hardiness zones 5-9. If you want to create a bird-friendly garden, consider the easy-to-care-for Indian hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis indica). This slow-growing ...

Below are a few inquiries that may relate to your situation. Q: (sample brought into the office) I have an Indian hawthorn shrub with spots on the leaves. What causes these spots? Can I spray and ...

This year, Easter will again be welcomed by Rhaphiolepis indica or Indian hawthorn, the perennial broadleaf evergreen shrub that somehow seems to fill with an abundance of small pink, pinkish or ...

Fungicide spray seemed to help for a while, but now all the leaves on the first plant are brown. It appears to be dead. Should I replace it with another Indian hawthorn? I’m sorry I can’t send ...

Question: Some of our Indian hawthorn plants have developed orange/red/yellow leaves, which are dropping and leaving the stems/branches sparse of foliage. The hawthorns in front of the house are ...

What is it, and any alternate suggestions? A : The plant in question is an Indian hawthorn that probably suffered as much, if not more damage than your loropetalum. It would not be a great ...