Ceanothus Species, Greenbark Ceanothus, Redheart, Red-Heart Mountain Lilac

Ceanothusspinosus

Genus
Ceanothus (see-an-OH-thus)
Species
spinosus (spy-NO-sus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Light Blue
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Arroyo Grande, California

Malibu, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Arroyo Grande, CA | March 2005 | neutral

Fast growing ceanothus with pale blue flowers that look almost white. It has very green bark and some thorns. Very attractive, will gro...Read More

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