Rhaphiolepis umbellata (Yeddo Hawthorn)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Rhaphiolepis |
| Species | umbellata |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to Southern and Central Japan. |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-9) - 4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 10 - 40 |
| Height | 1.2 - 1.8 m |
| Spread | 1.2 - 1.8 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Dense rounded shrub or small tree producing clusters of small white flowers. Clusters of blue-blackberries are formed following flower production. |
| Cultivation | Moist, well-drained soil with full sunlight. |
| Notable Specimens | Royal Botanic Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | Thick dark green paddle-shape. |
| Flower Description | Small white or pinkish clusters. |
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