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    Ceanothus pinetorum [SBH 9883]

    Also Known As

    • Coville Ceanothus
    • Kern ceanothus

    Plant type

    shrub, groundcover

    size

    • H: 2'-5'
    • W: 4'-10'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

    Ceanothus pinetorum [SBH 9883] plant details

    Ceanothus pinetorum [SBH 9883] is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring blue and lavender 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. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ceanothus pinetorum [SBH 9883]

    Plant type: groundcover shrub
    Plant family: rhamnaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 10 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in spring
    Uses: mat-forming, native plant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ceanothus pinetorum [SBH 9883]

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Ceanothus pinetorum [SBH 9883] plant

    How to Grow Ceanothus pinetorum [SBH 9883]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Ceanothus arboreus

    aka Feltleaf Ceanothus, Island Mountain Lilac, Tree Lilac

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 10'-30'

    Width: 8'-15'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Ceanothus arboreus form by Stan Shebs
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    Ceanothus crassifolius

    aka Hoary Leafed Ceanothus

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 7'-12'

    Width: 7'-12'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Ceanothus crassifolius form by Stan Shebs
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    Ceanothus cyaneus

    aka Lakeside Ceanothus, San Diego Buckbrush, San Diego Mountain Lilac

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 8'-12'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Ceanothus cyaneus flower by Stan Shebs
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    Ceanothus diversifolius

    aka Pinemat

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 4"-12"

    Width: 36"-72"

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Ceanothus diversifolius form by Stan Shebs
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    Ceanothus greggii

    aka Desert Ceanothus

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5b-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Ceanothus greggii form by Stan Shebs
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