Buck Brush
Ceanothus Cuneatus
Overview
Ceanothus cuneatus, commonly known as Buck Brush, is a dense evergreen shrub native to the western U.S. It flourishes in full sun, reaching up to 8 feet tall and wide. The plant offers clusters of tiny white to pale blue flowers in spring that attract pollinators. Preferring well-drained soils, Buck Brush is drought-tolerant once established, an ideal low-maintenance choice for xeriscaping or adding texture to a landscape design.
Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 8–11Type Ground cover, ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 8–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Ground cover, Shrub
- Family
- Rhamnaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean
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