- **Type**: Evergreen shrub

- **Height**: 2 to 4 feet (60 to 120 cm)

- **Width**: 3 to 5 feet (90 to 150 cm)

- **Growth Habit**: Compact, mounding, dense; slightly spreading

- **Foliage**:

- Oval to elliptical leaves, 1 to 3 inches long (2.5 to 7.5 cm)

- Glossy, dark green; new growth may have a bronze tint

- Evergreen, maintaining color year-round

- **Flowers**:

- Clusters of small, pure white blooms

- About 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) across, five-petaled, star-shaped

- Bloom season: Late winter to early spring (February to April), occasionally reblooms lightly

- Lightly fragrant, attracts bees and butterflies

- **Fruit**:

- Small, dark purple to black berries, about 0.25 to 0.5 inches (6 to 13 mm)

- Appears in late spring to summer, attracts birds

- **Light**: Full sun (6+ hours daily) for best flowering; tolerates partial shade (4-6 hours)

- **Soil**:

- Well-drained; adaptable to sandy, loamy, or clay soils

- Slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0 to 7.0)

- **Watering**: Moderate; water regularly until established (first year), then drought-tolerant

- **Hardiness**: USDA Zones 7 to 11 (0°F or -18°C to 40°F or 4°C)

- **Wildlife**: Attracts pollinators (bees, butterflies) and birds (berries); moderately deer-resistant

- **Care**:

- Prune after flowering (spring) to shape or remove dead wood; avoid heavy pruning

- Fertilize lightly with a balanced mix (e.g., 10-10-10) in early spring

- Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds

- **Pests/Diseases**:

- May see scale or aphids; susceptible to Entomosporium leaf spot in humid, wet conditions

- Good air circulation reduces disease risk

- **Uses**: Low hedges, borders, mass plantings, foundation plant, or containers

- **Growth Rate**: Slow to moderate; 6 to 12 inches per year

- **Special Features**:

- Dwarf cultivar of Indian Hawthorn, bred for compact size and white flowers

- Heat and drought tolerant once established, ideal for southern climates

- Early blooms brighten late winter landscapes

The Snow White Indian Hawthorn’s crisp white flowers and tidy, evergreen foliage make it a charming, low-maintenance choice for year-round interest in sunny to partly shaded gardens or containers, with a bonus of early-season color and wildlife appeal. Let me know if you’d like more care tips or design ideas!