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    • Photo of Ceanothus sanguineus flower by Forestfarm

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    Ceanothus sanguineus

    Also Known As

    • Red Stem Ceanothus

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-12'
    • W: 3'-12'

    planting zones

    • 5b-9b

    Ceanothus sanguineus plant details

    Ceanothus sanguineus is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ceanothus sanguineus

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rhamnaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 12 FT - wide, 3 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: fragrant, red stems

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ceanothus sanguineus

    USDA Zones: 5b - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Abundant panicles of white, sweetly-scented flowers make this large shrub seemingly covered with "softly fluffy plumes" (Haskin) in spring; reddish twigs have a pleasant wintergreen flavor when young. S/M-D

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Ceanothus sanguineus plant

    How to Grow Ceanothus sanguineus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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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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