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Deerbrush

Ceanothus Integerrimus

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Overview

Ceanothus integerrimus, commonly called Deerbrush, thrives in USDA zones 7-10, reaching 6-8 ft tall and wide. This evergreen features glossy, deep green leaves and clusters of fragrant, white to pale blue flowers in spring. Preferring full sun to partial shade, it's drought-tolerant once established. Ideal for naturalistic settings, it attracts pollinators and serves as excellent wildlife cover. Deerbrush is low-maintenance, requiring minimal watering and pruning.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 8–11Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean

Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — This evergreen features glossy

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low, Very Low
USDA zones: 8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Shrub
Family: Rhamnaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — which turn a yellow to bronzy-orange hue in the autumn; shrub with white blooms, image 62

Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — Deerbrush is low-maintenance, requiring minimal watering and pruning

Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — with drought tolerance being a key feature post-establishment; sporting glossy green leaves that measure up to 3 inches

Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — shrub for full or half

Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — is a versatile and lush addition to any landscaping project looking to celebrate North American native flora

Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — white flowers in the garden; deerbrush is low-maintenance, requiring minimal watering and pruning

Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — Ceanothus integerrimus, commonly called Deerbrush, thrives in USDA zones 7-10, reaching 6-8 ft tall and wide, image 49

Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — sporting glossy green leaves that measure up to 3 inches long; with drought tolerance being a key feature

Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — This species is well-suited to well-drained soils and is also deer resistant; this shrub should be strategically placed to

Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — the Deerbrush is a midsized specimen that promises to bring structure and vibrancy to the landscape; this, image 59

Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — making it an excellent low-maintenance option for areas with prevalent wildlife; deep green leaves and clusters of fragrant

Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — white to pale blue flowers in spring; ceanothus integerrimus, commonly called Deerbrush, thrives in USDA zones, image 76

Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — This species is well-suited to well-drained soils and is also deer resistant; this shrub should be, image 65

Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — the Deerbrush is a midsized specimen that promises to bring structure and vibrancy to the landscape

Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — Deerbrush is low-maintenance, requiring minimal watering and pruning; white flowers in the garden

Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — scientifically named Ceanothus integerrimus; preferring full sun to partial shade, it's drought-tolerant once, image 56

Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — Standing at a mature height of 3 to 10 feet with a similar spread; be mindful that in residential settings, image 82

Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — this shrub should be strategically placed to accommodate its potential growth in both height and width; this species is

Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — Preferring full sun to partial shade, it's drought-tolerant once established

Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — Preferring full sun to partial shade, it's drought-tolerant once established; scientifically named Ceanothus, image 77

Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — shrub for full or half; leaving ample space for its natural form to flourish, image 72

Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — is a versatile and lush addition to any landscaping project looking to celebrate North American native flora; the foliage

Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — The foliage of this plant is equally appealing

Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — white to pale blue flowers in spring; ceanothus integerrimus, commonly called Deerbrush, thrives in USDA zones, image 52

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