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Island Ceanothus

Ceanothus Arboreus

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Overview

The Island Ceanothus (Ceanothus arboreus) is a striking evergreen shrub, native to California's coastal islands. It boasts lush, glossy foliage, reaching 8-20 feet in height with a similar spread. In spring, it erupts with dense clusters of fragrant, blue-purple blossoms. This low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun, prefers well-drained soils, and once established, is drought-tolerant, making it an ideal choice for water-wise landscapes and Mediterranean gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 8–10Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean, Temperate
Island Ceanothus (Ceanothus Arboreus) — The Island Ceanothus (Ceanothus arboreus) is a striking evergreen shrub
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Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rhamnaceae
Climate
Mediterranean, Temperate

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Island Ceanothus (Ceanothus Arboreus) — The Island Ceanothus (Ceanothus arboreus) is a striking evergreen shrub
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Photograph: User:Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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