Rhaphiolepis umbellata 'RutRhaph1' PP #20,730 ~ Monrovia® Southern Moon® Yedda Hawthorn light-green-leaf Airy panicles of small tubular

Airy panicles of small tubular rich lavender flowers with white interiors bloom in summer

which is more likely to happen in hot and humid summers

Susceptible to verticillium wilt and anthracnose disease

IMAGE: Mokkie

Rhaphiolepis umbellata 'RutRhaph1' PP #20,730 ~ Monrovia® Southern Moon® Yedda Hawthorn light-green-leaf Airy panicles of small tubularMonrovia Southern Moon Yeddo Hawthorn is a dense mounding evergreen shrub with small glossy foliage with wavy margins that emerges bronze red before fading to dark green. The heavy clusters of fragrant white flowers bloom in spring shortly before the new growth begins. Prefers full sun and rich, moist well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Southern Moon has excellent disease resistance Type: Shrub Height: 5' 6' Spread: 6 8' Spacing: 7