Plant · GBIF taxon 5371542
Indian Hawthorn
Rhaphiolepis indicaAlso known as India Hawthorn, Hong Kong Hawthorn
Indian hawthorn is a dense, slow-growing evergreen shrub cherished for its clusters of fragrant white to star-pink flowers that bloom profusely in early spring. Dark purplish-black pome fruits follow the blooms, persisting into winter to provide a critical cold-weather food source for songbirds. Its leathery, glossy leaves and compact rounded growth form make it a staple in ornamental landscapes across warm temperate regions.
EvergreenFloweringOrnamental
—observations
—countries
—peak records
Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Sunlight
- Water
- Soil Nutrients
Predators
- Cedar Waxwing
- American Robin
- White-Tailed Deer
ThreatsEntomosporium leaf spot fungus, habitat conversion
HabitatsSubtropical forests, coastal scrub, urban gardens
Life span30–50 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderRosales
- FamilyRosaceae
- GenusRhaphiolepis
- SpeciesRhaphiolepis indica
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
- Low
- Moderate
- High
- Very high
- Why interaction risk is low
- Wild berries have toxic look-alikes; never eat based on app identification alone.
Responsible observation
- Pruning: Trim lightly right after spring flowering to maintain shape without harming next year's buds.
- Foliage Care: Inspect leaves for small red spots, a sign of common fungal leaf spot.
- Wildlife Observation: Watch for visiting frugivorous birds during late fall and winter.
Frequent Companion (c) David Dyck, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Frequent Companion no rights reserved, uploaded by 葉子 · cc0
Close Relative Elstro / CC BY 3.0 · cc-by
Help improve the field guideSomething wrong?
Checking your Fauna account…Report a name, category, or profile issue for review.