Rhaphiolepis umbellata 'Ovata'
Shrub native to Korea and Japan with an ascending and spreading crown. Shiny green leaves with a lighter underside, leathery, oval, 4-7 cm long. White flowers with pink stamens, made of 4 petals and grouped in umbrella-shaped inflorescences. Produces clusters of three black berries, half a centimeter in size, that remain on the plant until April. Same cultivation requirements as R. indica 'Springtime', often grown in pots and planters.
Growth SpeedRegular
ExposureSun, Half Shade
Minimum Temperature-10 °C
Flowering MonthsApril, May
Soil TypeDrained, Neutral, Humid
Leaf PersistenceEvergreen
Leaf ColorGreen
Flower Colorwhite