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Dwarf Yedda Hawthorn
Rhaphiolepis umbellata 'Minor'
Pronunciation: raf-i-OL-e-pis um-bel-LAY-ta
SKU #06992
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Reaches 5 to 8 ft. tall and wide in 10 years; larger in optimal conditions.
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| Description | An easy-care evergreen shrub with a compact, rounded form. Small, lustrous, dark green leaves cluster at the ends of branches, highlighted by lightly fragrant, white flowers in spring. Thrives in warmth and humidity. Excellent for massing, or to frame the back of a border. |
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| Bloom Time | Early spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
| Design Ideas | Plant in masses as an attractive backdrop to a flowering shrub border, or group in a row as a low screen or informal hedge. This versatile shrub requires little care and thrives in full sun to part shade gardens, making it perfect for planting under large, open-canopied trees or along walls or foundations. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Aucuba (Aucuba); California Lilac (Ceanothus); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster); Loropetalum (Loropetalum) |
| Care Instructions | Grows easily in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. In mildest climates, may quickly reach 8 ft. tall and wide, or wider. |
Details
| Description | An easy-care evergreen shrub with a compact, rounded form. Small, lustrous, dark green leaves cluster at the ends of branches, highlighted by lightly fragrant, white flowers in spring. Thrives in warmth and humidity. Excellent for massing, or to frame the back of a border. |
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| Bloom Time | Early spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
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| Design Ideas | Plant in masses as an attractive backdrop to a flowering shrub border, or group in a row as a low screen or informal hedge. This versatile shrub requires little care and thrives in full sun to part shade gardens, making it perfect for planting under large, open-canopied trees or along walls or foundations. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Aucuba (Aucuba); California Lilac (Ceanothus); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster); Loropetalum (Loropetalum) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Grows easily in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. In mildest climates, may quickly reach 8 ft. tall and wide, or wider. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Dwarf Yedda Hawthorn produce flowers?
Early spring
Is Dwarf Yedda Hawthorn evergreen or deciduous?
Dwarf Yedda Hawthorn is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Dwarf Yedda Hawthorn?
Dwarf Yedda Hawthorn is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Compact Form.
Is Dwarf Yedda Hawthorn resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure
How fast does Dwarf Yedda Hawthorn grow?
Dwarf Yedda Hawthorn has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Dwarf Yedda Hawthorn in my landscape?
Dwarf Yedda Hawthorn is suitable for: Border, Container, Hedge.
How can I use Dwarf Yedda Hawthorn in my garden design?
Plant in masses as an attractive backdrop to a flowering shrub border, or group in a row as a low screen or informal hedge. This versatile shrub requires little care and thrives in full sun to part shade gardens, making it perfect for planting under large, open-canopied trees or along walls or foundations.
What color are Dwarf Yedda Hawthorn flowers?
Dwarf Yedda Hawthorn produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Dwarf Yedda Hawthorn?
Dwarf Yedda Hawthorn has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Dwarf Yedda Hawthorn?
Good companion plants for Dwarf Yedda Hawthorn include: Aucuba (Aucuba); California Lilac (Ceanothus); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster); Loropetalum (Loropetalum).
How do I care for Dwarf Yedda Hawthorn?
Grows easily in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. In mildest climates, may quickly reach 8 ft. tall and wide, or wider.
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