How to Grow and Care for Osteomeles

The native range of hawaii hawthorn(Osteomeles schwerinae), an evergreen shrub, is within central China, where it can be found growing in forests and roadside areas. It is occasionally planted in gardens in other areas, such as the United States. The name of its genus, Osteomeles, means "bone apple" and is a reference to the shrub's hard fruits.

Osteomeles subrotunda is a resilient shrub showcasing small, glossy leaves grouped in an alternating pattern, contributing to a lush appearance. The plant's white to cream flowers, followed by spherical, blackish berries, are distinctive markers of its identity. Thriving in rocky terrains, osteomeles subrotunda's robust root system allows it to withstand harsh environments, making it an emblem of adaptability in the plant kingdom.

Hawai'i hawthorn is a small to medium-sized shrub native to the Hawaiian Islands, noted for its hardy nature and resilience in coastal environments. Its dark green, glossy leaves are small and pinnately compound, resembling those of a fern, and are arranged in an overlapping fashion along the stem. During spring and early summer, it produces clusters of white, foamy flowers that give way to small red-orange berries, adding to its ornamental charm and ecological role as a food source for local wildlife.