Reflecting on the recent cold days, I decided to write about a cold-hardy shrub that also grows well in Hawaii. Indian hawthorn is an evergreen shrub that is adaptable to a variety of locations here.

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 am having a problem with my Indian hawthorn. I have been spraying with fungicide, but it has not done any good. -- M.S., Stafford A. If the leaves are displaying small reddish or brown leaf spots ...

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 ...

Q: Indian hawthorns in our landscape have died out gradually. What can we plant in their place? We would prefer something that grows to no more than 3 feet tall without pruning. When should we plant ...