Ceanothus cuneatus Sierra mt. lilac
Identification
Description
This is the Sierra form of Ceanothus cuneatus and is commonly associated with Coffeeberry( Rhamnus californica tomentella), Flowering Ash ( Fraxinus dipetala) and Mountain Mahogany( Cercocarpus betuloides) in red clay-loam soil. A very deep blue flowered Ceanothus with small holly leaves that bambi does not seem to like. Sierra Buckbrush grows into an eight foot or so evergreen bush. Use as a light border hedge. This plant is extremely showy during the flowering period in spring, and looks good at other times of the year, being evergreen. Ceanothus cuneatus Sierra shines as a companion/nurse plant for slower-growing species such as oaks, coffeeberry, and toyon, a plant that adds significant amounts of nitrogen into the soil by virtue of its nitrogen fixation capabilities, and a very fast-growing, showy pioneer plant for new landscapes. Also, quail eat the seeds and use the plant as cover. Click here for more about Mountain Lilacs.
Characteristics
Ceanothus cuneatus Sierra mt. lilac Sierra Buckbrush's foliage color is white and type is evergreen.
Ceanothus cuneatus Sierra mt. lilac Sierra Buckbrush's flower color is blue.
Communities
Communities for Ceanothus cuneatus Sierra mt. lilac Sierra Buckbrush:Central Oak Woodland and Chaparral.
Ranges for Ceanothus cuneatus Sierra mt. lilac
| ph: | 6.00 to 7.20 |
|---|---|
| usda: | 6 to 9 |
| height[m]: | 2.00 to 3.00 |
| width[m]: | 2.00 to 3.00 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 40.00 to 80.00 |
Plants available Online
| Gallon | Price |
|---|---|
| 150 | $ 8.99 |
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