Name: Rhaphiolepis indica 'Bay Breeze' (Bay Breeze Indian Hawthorn)

Average Landscape Size: 4–6 ft tall × 4–6 ft wide; can reach 8 ft if unpruned; rounded, dense habit

Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; very adaptable

Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established

Deer Resistance: High

Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 7–10; evergreen and hardy in Willis winters

Fertilization & Pruning: Balanced fertilizer in spring; prune after flowering

Detailed Description: This Bay Breeze Hawthorn is a fantastic evergreen shrub with gorgeous white spring flowers followed by attractive blue berries! At 4 to 6 feet tall, it's perfect for foundation plantings, hedges, or anywhere you need reliable evergreen structure. Here in Willis, it handles our heat, humidity, and occasional droughts beautifully. The spring flower display is stunning, and those blue berries attract birds. Perfect for creating low-maintenance landscapes that look polished year-round with minimal care required!