Our Indian hawthorn bushes seem to have a disease. They were thriving a few weeks ago, and now they are practically bare. The leaves have spots and are turning red and dropping off. What would you ...

Q: I've been trying to decide what to replace the cold-damaged loropetalum hedge that I removed this week. I want a fairly low-growing shrub that will tolerate lower temps and stay below 3 feet in ...

There are many different cultivars of Indian hawthorne. This particular variety is a great shrub for the southeast and is a good example of the larger cultivars, growing to about six to eight feet ...

Native to China and Japan, Indian hawthorn (Rhapiolepis indica) grows 3 to 6 feet tall in bright light. Clusters of small white or pink flowers appear in spring, followed by fruit that ripen to black ...

Q: Is this a fungal disease on my Indian hawthorn and how can I treat it? Any suggestions are welcome. A: What you sent to me are pictures of some dead and dying leaves. They are hard to diagnose ...

Even at the end of September there are lingering worries about shrub damage sustained in last February’s deep freeze. Many gardeners continue to express apprehension, wondering how to prepare for this ...