Buckbrush Ceanothus
Ceanothus Velutinus
Overview
Ceanothus velutinus, commonly known as Buckbrush, is an evergreen shrub native to North America. It's recognized by its glossy, dark green leaves and frothy white-to-pale blue flowers that bloom in spring and early summer. Buckbrush typically reaches 4 to 8 feet in height with a spread of 5 to 10 feet, thriving in USDA zones 4-8. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils, offering habitat value and erosion control.
Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 6–8Type Ground cover, ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 6–8
Shape & size
- Mature width
- 4–6 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Ground cover, Shrub
- Family
- Rhamnaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean
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