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Description
The Majestic Beauty Indian hawthorn is a large evergreen shrub to small tree with a vigorous growth rate and robust foliage and flower character. Large leaves and grow grow 3-4 in. long, are leathery, deep green and have coarsely toothed margins. Large clusters of bright pink flowers cover the plant in early to mid-spring.Majestic Beauty Indian hawthorn can be grown as a mounding shrub 8-10 ft. tall or as a patio and courtyard tree where it can eventually reach 12-18 ft. in height. It is highly adapted to Inland Empire gardens and grow well in sunny locations and with moderate amounts of water. It shows great adaptability to most soils and is a reliable and easy to maintain plant. Good staking is recommended for patio trees to keep the trunk upright and to hold up the canopy.
Water Needs
Whether grown as a tree or shrub, the Majestic Beauty Indian hawthorn grows well with normal winter rainfall and regular summer water. The chart below provides a baseline irrigation schedule for this species. It should be noted there are several winter months marked by an asterisk (*) when rains can provide sufficient moisture and irrigation is not needed. The high and low range of moisture indicates it can grow with varying amounts of water; higher amounts of water within this range will result in stronger springtime flowering performance and summer foliage character.Irrigation Schedule and Graph
Moderate Water Use Plants
Irrigation Schedule 4
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| Runs per Month | 0x to 3x | 0x to 3x | 0x to 3x | 2x to 3x | 2x to 3x | 3x to 4x | 3x to 4x | 3x to 4x | 2x to 3x | 2x to 3x | 0x to 3x | 0x to 3x |
| Inches per Run | 1" | 1" | 1" | 1" | 1" | 1" | 1" | 1" | 1" | 1" | 1" | 1" |
| Inches per Month | 0" to 3" | 0" to 3" | 0" to 3" | 2" to 3" | 2" to 3" | 3" to 4" | 3" to 4" | 3" to 4" | 2" to 3" | 2" to 3" | 0" to 3" | 0" to 3" |
Range of supplemental summer water: 17"-24"
Range of supplemental winter water: 0"-15"
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Plant Properties
Plant Type: TreeFoliage Character: Evergreen
Habit: Upright, Mounding, Dense
Growth Rate: Moderate
Height: 8 ft. - 18 ft.
Width: 8 ft. - 18 ft.
Water Needs: Moderate 4
Foliage Color: Dark green
Flower Color: Pink
Flower Season: Spring
Soil Adaptations: Well-draining soil, Silt, Loam, Clay
Exposure Adaptations: Morning sun, Frost, Aridity, All day sun, Partial sun
Function: Specimen, Screening, Parks and open space, Flowering accent plant, Civic spaces, Background plant
Maintenance
Plan on early structural pruning as needed to develop good long term from. Proper staking will be needed when young, but remove stakes as soon as the tree can support itself properly so it will continue to develop its own strength. Minor pruning in winter as needed (D).References
Flowering Trees