Snowcap® Indian Hawthorne
Rhaphiolepis x delacourii 'Corleyscourii' PP #15,544
Snowcap® Indian Hawthorne delivers comprehensive ornamental utility addressing diverse homeowner priorities through low-maintenance characteristics, refined medium proportions, evergreen persistence, sustained blooming capacity, and multi-season visual interest. This cultivar reaches approximately 4 feet at moderate growth rates, establishing ideal proportions for foundation integration and large-hedge applications. Distinctive foliage progression initiates with wide green-leaf persistence through autumn, transitioning to commanding red coloration during winter dormancy. April-emerging pink blooms mature to white tones, creating distinctive snow-dusted aesthetic effects before transitioning to blackish-blue berry production during autumn. Zone-7 cultivation requires sheltered positioning within courtyards or against foundation structures to mitigate extreme cold sensitivity. The combination of exceptional low-maintenance characteristics, refined proportions, multi-season foliage interest, distinctive bloom-to-berry progression, and strategic positioning requirements establishes it as an outstanding selection for gardeners prioritizing comprehensive ornamental utility and refined scale across diverse landscape applications without demanding intensive management protocols.