Ceanothus Species, Woollyleaf Ceanothus

Ceanothustomentosus

Genus
Ceanothus (see-an-OH-thus)
Species
tomentosus (toh-men-TOH-sus)
Synonym
Ceanothus tomentosus subsp. olivaceus
Ceanothus tomentosus var. olivaceus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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)
Bloom Color
Medium Blue
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | June 2005 | neutral

Native shrub to southern California. Ones I have seen grow to about 10' tall, but don't know what the maximum height is.. also don't kno...Read More

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