They must have no major pests, and they must have a slow or moderate rate of growth. Rhaphiolepis indica India Hawthorne Long period of bloom, beginning in the spring. Prune after the first flowering and as needed to control size and shape. Nandina domestica Heavenly Bamboo Prune, if needed, by thinning and cutting back canes. Fertilize if plant becomes chlorotic.
Foliage is a bluish gray.
Long bloom period begins in early spring. Osmanthus heterophyllus Hollyleaf Osmanthus Can easily be kept at 3 to 5 feet. Variegata' has variegated, holly-like leaves. Buxus microphylla 'Japonica' Japanese Boxwood Infrequent pruning will maintain this plant as a low hedge. It also makes a fine 3 to 5 foot shrub.