Oregon Tea Tree, Redstem ceanothus

Ceanothus sanguineus

Basic Information

Family: Rhamnaceae

Genus: ceanothus

Plant ID (slug): ceanothus-sanguineus

Numeric ID: 22668

USDA Hardiness: 4-8

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Ceanothus sanguineus is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. 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

Western N. America - British Columbia to California.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Edible Uses: Tea A tea is made from the leaves[177, 183].

Medicinal Uses

Poultice A poultice of the dried, powdered bark has been applied to burns, sores and wounds[257].