Is Ceanothus A California native?

Is Ceanothus A California native?

Soil and Water Requirements As a true California native, ceanothus grows best in conditions that mimic wild habitat: dry, well-drained soil, particularly slopes or banked areas.

How many varieties of Ceanothus are there?

C. ‘Concha’ is around 3 meters with darker blue flowers in late spring. There are lots to choose from, around 55 varieties in all. Ceanothus can be vigorous and although Treweithen Blue is popular, it is large more of a small tree than a shrub.

Is Ceanothus poisonous to humans?

Is Ceanothus ‘Concha’ poisonous? Ceanothus ‘Concha’ has no toxic effects reported.

Where is California lilac native to?

North America
California Lilac Information – Get Some Facts On California Lilac Plants. Ceanothus, or California lilac, is a vibrant, attractive flowering shrub native to North America and found across the west growing wild.

Does Ceanothus smell like lilac?

Many of the California Lilacs, (Ceanothus) have very fragrant foliage and flowers. The leaves have a wonderful fragrance. These plants need lots of water, and are sensitive to frost, so do best in coastal areas. This plant is tolerant of windy areas.

Are lilacs a tree?

Is Lilac A Tree Or A Shrub: Learn About Types Of Lilac Trees And Shrubs. Tree lilacs can grow up to 25 feet (7.6 m.) high and have a tree-like appearance, but their many stems tend to get them classified as bushes. They are not technically trees, but they get big enough that you can treat them as if they are.

Which is the deepest blue Ceanothus?

Ceanothus gloriosus ‘Emily Brown’ The darkest hue among this species. A fast growing very large shrub to 4′ tall by 12′ wide in time. Excellent for wild uncultivated areas. A handsome spreading deep green evergreen of great drought tolerance.

Does Ceanothus grow fast?

Ceanothus are fast-growing, long-flowering shrubs and as a result, can be shortlived – after around 10-15 years they may start to lose their shape and get rather leggy. As they don’t respond well to hard pruning, it’s best to replace plants at this stage.

Can you cut Ceanothus back hard?

However deciduous Ceanothus do tolerate hard pruning, carried out when plants are dormant between late-February and March, and can be pruned down to just above ground level if necessary. Response will be fairly slow; encourage strong regrowth by feeding and mulching in the spring after pruning.

Do bees like California lilac?

California lilac shrubs (Ceanothus sp.) are star performer bee plants because they are so highly attractive to bees in spring (September to October) and they also can tolerate prolonged severe summer drought and exposure.

How fast does Lavender Lady Lilac grow?

Big flowering trees can take many years to reach the size you were hoping for, but Lavender Lady grows in just a few years to 10-12′ tall. It’s also so easy to care for once it establishes, becoming drought tolerant.

Are there blue lilacs?

Blooming in mid-spring, President Grevy produces large clusters of sweetly fragrant soft blue flowers on vigorous upright plants that are excellent for screening or a hedge.