Catalina Mountain Lilac, Feltleaf ceanothus

Ceanothus arboreus

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Basic Information

Family: Rhamnaceae

Genus: ceanothus

Plant ID (slug): ceanothus-arboreus

Numeric ID: 3937

USDA Hardiness: 8-10

Ratings

Edible Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
Medicinal Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
Other Uses Rating: ★★☆☆☆

Physical Characteristics

Ceanothus arboreus is an evergreen Shrub growing to 7 m (23ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower from April to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

South-western N. America - California.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Ceanothus arboreus Catalina Mountain Lilac, Feltleaf ceanothus PFAF Plant Database

Meta Description: Ceanothus arboreus is an evergreen Shrub growing to 7 m (23ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower from April to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.