Rhaphiolepis umbellata
Yeddo hawthorn
R. umbellata is a slow-growing, small evergreen shrub of rounded habit with leathery, broadly-oval leaves and fragrant white flowers 2cm in width, in terminal panicles in early summer, followed by small, fleshy black fruits
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Black | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Rhaphiolepis are evergreen shrubs or small trees, with leathery, dark green leaves and terminal panicles of white or pink-tinged flowers in early summer, followed by black fruits
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Japan, Korea
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a sheltered area out of drying or cold winds in a moist, moderately fertile soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or layering in autumn. Propagate by seed sown under heated glass in full light
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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