Name: Rhaphiolepis indica 'Clara' (Clara Indian Hawthorn)

Average Landscape Size: 3-4 ft tall × 3-4 ft wide; can reach 5-7 ft if unpruned; compact, rounded habit

Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; very adaptable

Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established

Deer Resistance: LOW

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

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

Detailed Description: This Clara Hawthorn is a beautiful larger variety with gorgeous pink spring flowers and a more substantial presence! This 7-gallon size gives you 3 feet of immediate impact, or it can reach 9 feet if you let it grow naturally. Here in Willis, it's perfect for larger foundation plantings or anywhere you need a substantial evergreen shrub. The white flowers are absolutely lovely in spring, and it maintains that perfect rounded shape with minimal pruning. This size gives you instant mature landscaping that would take years to achieve!