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Chaparral Whitethorn

Ceanothus Leucodermis

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The Chaparral Whitethorn (Ceanothus leucodermis) is an evergreen shrub, native to California's coastal ranges. It boasts glossy green leaves and clusters of fragrant, pale blue to white flowers in spring. This hardy plant typically reaches 6-12 feet in height and spreads equally wide. It thrives in full sun, well-drained soils, and is drought-resistant once established. Ideal for adding texture and attracting pollinators to xeriscaped gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 10–11
Chaparral Whitethorn (Ceanothus Leucodermis) — The Chaparral Whitethorn (Ceanothus leucodermis) is an evergreen shrub, native to California's coastal ranges
Chaparral Whitethorn (Ceanothus Leucodermis) — It boasts glossy green leaves and clusters of fragrant, pale blue to white flowers in springChaparral Whitethorn (Ceanothus Leucodermis) — This hardy plant typically reaches 6-12 feet in height and spreads equally wideChaparral Whitethorn (Ceanothus Leucodermis) — It thrives in full sun, well-drained soils, and is drought-resistant once establishedChaparral Whitethorn (Ceanothus Leucodermis) — Ideal for adding texture and attracting pollinators to xeriscaped gardensChaparral Whitethorn (Ceanothus Leucodermis) — scientifically named Ceanothus leucodermisChaparral Whitethorn (Ceanothus Leucodermis) — graces gardens with its rugged elegance and resilience+1

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Rhamnaceae

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Chaparral Whitethorn (Ceanothus Leucodermis) — The Chaparral Whitethorn (Ceanothus leucodermis) is an evergreen shrub, native to California's coastal ranges
Chaparral Whitethorn (Ceanothus Leucodermis) — It boasts glossy green leaves and clusters of fragrant, pale blue to white flowers in spring
Chaparral Whitethorn (Ceanothus Leucodermis) — This hardy plant typically reaches 6-12 feet in height and spreads equally wide
Chaparral Whitethorn (Ceanothus Leucodermis) — It thrives in full sun, well-drained soils, and is drought-resistant once established
Chaparral Whitethorn (Ceanothus Leucodermis) — Ideal for adding texture and attracting pollinators to xeriscaped gardens
Chaparral Whitethorn (Ceanothus Leucodermis) — scientifically named Ceanothus leucodermis
Chaparral Whitethorn (Ceanothus Leucodermis) — graces gardens with its rugged elegance and resilience
Chaparral Whitethorn (Ceanothus Leucodermis) — pale to deep blue flowers

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