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California Lilac (Ceanothus spp. )
Wild LilacRedrootNew Jersey Tea
Ceanothus spp.
California Lilac
Wild LilacRedrootNew Jersey Tea
Some species grow in northwest US, eastern US, Rockies, and Mexico but most are California native plants with upright or prostrate form. Many are evergreen shrubs to small trees, sometimes spiny. Panicles of small blue to white flowers.
Most Ceanothus are evergreen but there are a few who drop leaves in cold weather. They can get aphids but easily controlled.
Attracts BeesAttracts BirdsColorDrought tolerantFlowerForm
California and Mexico
1 - 24 FT
2 - 17 FT
Y
Dark Green
Coarse : Leathery : Shiny
Shrub
Blue : Bright blue : Deep Blue : Medium Blue : White
Spring
Average : Difficult
Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun)
Loose : Well-drained
Drought Tolerant : None : Sparse
Sunset Zones
USDA Zones
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