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Southern Moon® Yedda Hawthorn
Rhaphiolepis umbellata 'RutRhaph1' PP #20,730
Pronunciation: raf-i-OL-e-pis um-bel-LAY-ta
SKU #04675
An exceptional, improved compact selection with proven strong disease resistance combined with a dense, mounding habit. In spring, a profusion of white flowers covers the shrub just prior to the new flush of foliage. Leaves are glossy, deep green with wavy margins. Excellent for foundation plantings. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 5 to 6 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide.
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark 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 and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, prune annually after flowering. |
| History | Southern Moon® Yedda Hawthorn was selected at Monrovia's research location in Cairo, Georgia from open pollination seedlings received from Dr. Ruter of the University of Georgia. He and Monrovia craftsman Stewart Chandler made this selection together after evaluating the seedlings. Lengthy in-ground trials compared attributes with other cultivars currently in production. Rhaphiolepis umbellata 'RutRhaph1' was selected for its superior traits: dark foliage, exceptional disease resistance and compact habit. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark 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 and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, prune annually after flowering. |
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History
| History | Southern Moon® Yedda Hawthorn was selected at Monrovia's research location in Cairo, Georgia from open pollination seedlings received from Dr. Ruter of the University of Georgia. He and Monrovia craftsman Stewart Chandler made this selection together after evaluating the seedlings. Lengthy in-ground trials compared attributes with other cultivars currently in production. Rhaphiolepis umbellata 'RutRhaph1' was selected for its superior traits: dark foliage, exceptional disease resistance and compact habit. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.