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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 8–11Climate Mediterranean
Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — Ceanothus integerrimus, commonly called Deerbrush, thrives in USDA zones 7-10, reaching 6-8 ft tall and wide

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Rhamnaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — deep green leaves and clusters of fragrant; making it an excellent low-maintenance option for areas with, image 75
Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — shrub for full or half; leaving ample space for its natural form to flourish, image 72
Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — white to pale blue flowers in spring; ceanothus integerrimus, commonly called Deerbrush, thrives in USDA zones, image 76
Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — Ceanothus integerrimus, commonly called Deerbrush, thrives in USDA zones 7-10, reaching 6-8 ft tall and wide, image 73
Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — scientifically named Ceanothus integerrimus; preferring full sun to partial shade, it's drought-tolerant once, image 80
Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — Preferring full sun to partial shade, it's drought-tolerant once established; scientifically named Ceanothus, image 77
Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — Ideal for naturalistic settings, it attracts pollinators and serves as excellent wildlife cover; it requires, image 78
Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — Deerbrush is low-maintenance, requiring minimal watering and pruning; white flowers in the garden, image 79
Deerbrush (Ceanothus Integerrimus) — the Deerbrush is a midsized specimen that promises to bring structure and vibrancy to the landscape; this, image 83
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) — is a versatile and lush addition to any landscaping project looking to celebrate North American native flora, image 81

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