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Indian Hawthorn or India Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis indica) is an
evergreen shrub in the family Rosaceae. The species is from southern
China, grown for its decorative pink flowers, and is popular in
bonsai culture. The fruit is edible when cooked, and can be used to
make jam.
Indian Hawthorn is a mainstay horticultural specimen in southern
United States. It is often found in commercial as well as in private
landscapes. Often it is trimmed into small compact hedges or balls
for foundation plants. It has been successfully pruned into a
standard form as well as small dwarf-like trees up to 15 feet in
height. It is apt to develop leaf spot.
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