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Raphiolepis indica (Hawthorn, Pinkie)

Hawthorn, Pinkie

Raphiolepis indica 'Pinkie'

Discontinued

Native to southern China, Indian Hawthorn is a popular landscape shrub due to the natural ability to stay at a manageable size, spring blooms, and attractive berries in the fall. If there was any drawback to the hawthorns, it would be that deer prefer them to any other plant when dining in everyone’s backyard. ‘Pinkie’ forms a natural mound shape, no more than five feet tall.

Indian Hawthorn leaves are alternate and leathery to the touch, with serrated margins. ‘Pinkie’ is a cultivar with dark green leaves.  Flowers in the spring are brightpink, no more than ¾” in diameter and appearing in clusters. Pome fruits that follow in the fall are dark purple to black, attracting birds.  

Hawthorns prefer well drained soils, and can tolerate poor quality soil and even drought once established. 

Foundation Hedge
Medium Hedge

Flower Color:

Pink

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Height

3-4 Feet

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Spread

3-4 Feet


USDA Hardiness Zone 7a

Characteristics & Attributes

Deer Tolerance
• Low
Exposure
• Full Sun to Part Shade
Habit
• Evergreen
Water Needs
• Medium
Soil pH Preference
• Alkaline
• Acidic