![]() ![]() They’re not just a little bit more resistant – it’s a night and day difference and we strongly recommend you select them. Avoid this ever being a problem by making sure your plants get excellent sun, good airflow, good nutrition, and by selecting varieties listed below marked with an asterisk (*) indicating that this type has outstanding disease resistance. Secondly, Indian hawthorn when poorly maintained can catch a fungal leaf disease called entomosporium leaf spot. This allows your plants to have their best show of color. Indian hawthorn have two notable maintenance quirks that must be observed for the best looking plantings!įirst, Indian hawthorn bloom off their older wood, so any major pruning or shaping of these plants should be saved until AFTER the shrubs bloom in the springtime. Then just transplant your shrubs with the same compost, expanded shale, and greensand blend (our Covington’s Soil Builder) that you’d work into the soil when planting any common tree or shrub. This discourages fungal leaf diseases from ever taking hold. Make sure that your sprinkler heads will not spray the leaves of your plants directly, just like a bed of roses or miniature crape myrtles. Select an area with full sun (at least 7 hours) and good airflow. Indian hawthorn are not difficult to install properly. Some Indian hawthorn have colorful darkened winter foliage and attractive berries, as well! We recommend, when selecting an Indian hawthorn, that you first look for types which will reach the height, width and color you’re looking for, then choose the most disease resistant variety listed. Indian hawthorn grow in a wide selection of heights, widths, and leaf textures – and bloom in white or a range of pink colors. There are many types of Indian hawthorn, and this handout will help you select, install, and maintain the best looking Indian hawthorn in your landscape! Indian hawthorn add huge splashes of color in the spring to North Texas landscapes! Beautiful, colorful shows of pinks and whites dominate sunny areas on easily maintained evergreen shrubs. Indian Hawthorn in the North Texas Landscape – Selection, Planting, and Maintenance in North Texas ![]()
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