About
Rhaphiolepis umbellata, the Yedda hawthorn, is a dome-shaped, evergreen shrub producing thick, leathery, glossy, dark-green leaves and clusters of fragrant, white flowers in spring, followed by blue-black berries. A rewarding and ornamental shrub for a sunny, well-drained, sheltered garden.
About the genus
Rhaphiolepis are compact, evergreen shrubs with leathery, glossy leaves and clusters of small, white or pink flowers in spring. Grown in sunny, well-drained, sheltered gardens.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesSpecimen planting, large borders, parkland settings.
Native toJapan, Korea
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a sheltered area out of drying or cold winds in a moist, moderately fertile soil in full sun
PruningPruning group 8
PropagationPropagate from semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or layering in autumn. Propagate by seed sown under heated glass in full light
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free