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Ceanothus cuneatus

Also Known As

Buckbrush
Wedgeleaf Ceanothus

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-8'
W: 4'-8'

planting zones

6b-11

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Ceanothus cuneatus plant details

Ceanothus cuneatus is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ceanothus cuneatus

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rhamnaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ceanothus cuneatus

USDA Zones: 6b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Intricately branched medium shrub with small gray-green leaves and small fragrant ?popcorn? flower clusters; very drought tolerant. S/D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Another western native plant that deserves wider promotion, this evergreen shrub is very easy to grow in a dry, sunny location, and always looks great, with tough little deep green leaves. It may eventually reach 6' tall or more with an irregular habit. Showy white flowers cover the plant in spring. We have Sean Hogan at Cistus Nursery to thank for this special collection from the northernmost outpost of its native range at ____ OR. Hardy to at least -15 °F.

By: The Desert Northwest

Silver-blue leaved, white-flowered California lilac, a chaparral component from Baja to western Oregon. This evergreen shrub grows 4-5' tall, forming a rounded shape. Great for places with summer drought in full sun where there is very good drainage. Should be frost hardy to 0-10 °F, USDA zone 7 or even colder.

By: Cistus Nursery

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Gardening facts about Ceanothus cuneatus plant

How to Grow Ceanothus cuneatus

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant