Ceanothus cordulatus Mountain Whitethorn

Identification

Genus: Ceanothus Species: cordulatus Variety: Cultivar:

Common names: Mountain Whitethorn and Snowbush.

Description

A high elevation shrub, 4-6' high and 8' wide, has a tendency to go deciduous in the winter cold,and summer heat leaving a spiny bush with white bark , fragrant white flowers, useful as large scale groundcover in high elevations or heavy snow areas. This high elevation Ceanothus is a very slow pain at lower elevations. At higher elevations(about 2000 meters, 5000-6000 feet) Whitethorn is a fast growing large scale groundcover. Click here for more about Mountain Lilacs.

Characteristics

Ceanothus cordulatus Mountain Whitethorn's foliage color is silver and type is deciduous.
Ceanothus cordulatus Mountain Whitethorn's flower color is white and has a fragrance.

Communities

Communities for Ceanothus cordulatus Mountain Whitethorn:Douglas Fir Forest and Red Fir Forest.

Ranges for Ceanothus cordulatus

ph:	5.00 to 7.00
usda:	5 to 7
height[m]:	1.00 to 2.00
width[m]:	1.00 to 3.00
rainfall[cm]:	95.00 to 245.00

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