Foliage color: Mid Green| Maybe Next year? Deleting this collection CANNOT be undone. Ranges from. Tolerates clay soil as well as withering summer drought. Foliage season: Evergreen. The largest of any Ceanothus that we grow- the reason why it is such a brilliant plant in bloom. Grows quickly to its ultimate size give it room. This good looking shrub is so durable its made its way as highway verge mass plantings but it is just as stellar of a garden plant as well. Purple blooms are bone along the stems in summer These leaves can be used for culinary purposes. This deciduous hydrangea features medium sized mop head blooms in shades of pink to blue depending on the soil acidity. Full sun and average well drained soil including clay soils on slopes. wulfenii (Mediterranean Spurge), Clematis montana var. Excellent shrub for the beginning gardener. Grows very quickly to its ultimate size. Plant type: Ground cover, Shrub| As a hedge or smaller plant it only requires pruning once a year- especially if strictly unwatered. Matures at 2.5' tall and wide. It is excellent choice for a stand-alone specimen or as a hedge. Larger leaves with large clusters of medium blue flowers in spring. In Southwestern Oregon a conglomeration of species even results in hybrids. Ceanothus are known for their outstanding blue-purple flowers which appear in fluffy clusters and attract a whole host of wildlife to your garden. Blue Jeans, Holly Leaf Mountain Lilac, 2-Ceanothus All Rights Reserved. Other places you might find us roaming about: Ceanothus Prefers full sun. - Dark green leaves and small white highly fragrant flowers are found on this handsome shrub. Excellent background tree that delights in bloom but fades to a green screen the rest of the year. Two low growing varieties are in full flower at the moment. Landscape and Nursery professionals will need to establish their wholesale status with us to purchase at wholesale prices. It has tiny leaves and round flower clusters. Evergreen ground cover shrub that covers the ground densely. Sky blue flowers are profuse covering this dense shrub in a haze of color for 3-4 weeks in May to June. Full sun to very light shade, best on a dry slope. Sun exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade USDA Hardiness zone: Zn8a 15 to 10F For more information on deer problems see the Deer Page. Tiny almost black/green warty foliage is completely covered by masses of foamy deep cobalt blue flowers for several weeks in April into May. A short video about Ceanothus Joyce Coulter. To 7 x 5 in five years in any well drained soil with little to no summer water. Biome: Hot Aspects, Low Water/No Water, Oregon Coast, Western Native| Sun/Med-D/GDr. This Ceanothus makes a nice small tree or open shrub up to 12 ft tall. In April the whole shrub is swarmed with pure white flowers.This is a beacon to all pollinators and the sweetly fragrant flowers will literally be buzzing in bloom. Extraordinarily drought adapted as well as tolerant of dry clay. Check these Great Plant Combination Ideas with Ceanothus - California Lilac, A Beautiful Duo with Agave 'Blue Flame' and 'Blue Glow', A Long-Lasting Summer Garden Idea with Marigold and Sage, A Stunning Plant Combination Idea with Dahlia and Sage, A Spectacular Summer Planting Idea with Dahlia, Zinnia, Chinese Aster and Ammi visnaga, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen, Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Salt. This plant requires little or no water in summer. Not totally deer resistant but better than most other species. What a surprise this very dark, dark, dark blue flowered Ceanothus has turned out to have excellent cold hardiness. In colder gardens provide a warm protected site. Foliage color: Mid Green| As nitrogen fixing shrubs they also fix nitrogen in the soil and are excellent companion plants for other woody plants. Its found primarily in the southern 1/3 of southwest Oregon and the north central part of the state into southern Washington. Drought tolerant California native plants hate all three (except irrigation the first summer). A large native shrub with a rounded outline. Matures at 3-4 tall x 4-5 wide. Small white blooms are borne in clusters in spring turning to small burnished berries. 'Dark Star' tends to stay a little smaller. Not as drought adapted as most of the genus. primarily spread by incompetent gardeners that insist on drip irrigation, summer water and soil Plant in full sun and provide good drainage. Great screen, blue flowered tree that is beautiful in bloom but fades to a background for the rest of the year. This shorter shrub with smaller deep green leaves is most conspicuous in its slick gray stems. do, don't water (except for the first summer)! Plant type: Shrub| USDA Hardiness zone: Zn7b 10 to 5F Great shrub for a new garden. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of 6-8 feet, with a spread of 6-10 feet. Extremely cold hardy to below 0F. - This evergreen shrub has dark green glossy foliage of gently arching branches. Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device. Plant type: Hedge or Screen, Shrub, Tree| Plant type: Shrub| Cold hardy to 8-10F briefly. Dark Star A form of the California lilac, 'Dark Star' makes a dense, vase-shaped plant 6 ft tall x 8 ft. wide in 8-10 years. thirty years. Extraordinarily tolerant of heat and drought. WHO WE ARE. This is the part in full shade. Extremely drought tolerant this fast grower may be either used as a cool, evergreen, native, blue flowered tree or it may be pruned aggressively after blooming to limit the size- increase density create a screen or hedge. Fixes nitrogen with its roots and is common following disturbance. Its flowers are also small, but a bright, dark blue like sapphires massed on the tops of the branches. Compact leaves and gorgeous displays of incredibly fragrant flowers make a wonderful evergreen screen or privacy hedge and can also be used as a drought tolerant nitrogen fixing shrub in areas with poor soil or little to no summer rains. A rapidly growing shrub/tree to 16 tall and 8 wide in 7 years. Red seedheads follow the flowers. Requires very little water and is drought tolerant once established. Young Plants to 18 Months. Tiny dark green leaves look like little embossed bits of confetti, and densely clothe the substantial mass of Ceanothus Dark Star. The myth of Ceanothus being short-lived is Find your California Lilac for sale here at NatureHills.com! A short movie about Ceanothus Remote Blue. Biome: Deer Resistance, Hot Aspects, Low Water/No Water, Oregon Coast, Western Native| Dark Star is one of our favorite Ceanothus. And then only the water that falls from the sky. Surveys by the California Chaparral Institute report that this is the most common component shrub of that community in both California and Oregon. Adored by pollinators and rolling in grateful bees. A very good looking mounded, evergreen shrub that is best appreciated in milder gardens. Full sun to very light shade and average soil. Xera Plants shop is open Thursday-Saturday 10:00-6:00. A very large growing, vigorous and pretty tree type Ceanothus native to the extreme SW part of the state. Can be trained into single or multi-trunked small tree. Oregon native plant. Hardy in USDA zones 5-8. Fast growing and extraordinarily drought tolerant they cruise through our dry summers with no visible signs of stress. You can look at the approximate With shelter from cold winds. Only the cultivar Kurt Zadnick has deeper tones but this plant displays them differently. - This evergreen has broad glossy green leaves. Ceanothus 'Dark Star' Wild Lilac Boething Treeland Farms grows over 1,000 varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials and specialty plants on 10 California nurseries to serve the wholesale landscape and nursery industries throughout the Western United States and beyond. Ceanothus are very important for spring pollinators. The full sun one was missed. It's a small tree with a small blue/green trunk and a non-rigid, spreading crown that's fast-growing and is good at slowing down erosion. Foliage season: Evergreen. Matures at 3-4 tall and wide. It hasnt ever even had supplemental irrigation. The most common flower color in Oregon is light blue. In late April to early June an extended period of profuse sky blue flowers. Ceanothus 'Concha', also known as California Lilac 'Concha', is a popular shrub in the Ceanothus family that is native to California. All images and text copyright 2023California Flora Nursery. Hardy in USDA zones 6-9. A handsome spreading deep green evergreen of great drought tolerance. Blood, Fish and Bone Full Sunlight dappled Shade. Full sun and average to poor soil including heavy clay soils that dry in summer. Foliage color: Dark Green| Biome: Hot Aspects, Low Water/No Water, Oregon Coast, Western Native| Plant type: Shrub| Covers the ground like an umbrella with an great, intense, flower color. Excellent adaptation to the Oregon coast. Retail Garden Center: Plant type: Hedge or Screen, Shrub| Rapid growing in our climate it consorts well with native wildflowers and especially bulbs. Light consistent water to establish then none. Foliage color: Dark Green| Foliage season: Winter Deciduous. roweanus). Drought tolerant. Volume. Loved by bees and butterflies. Most do well trained against a wall. Remove spent flowers and more may follow. Sun exposure: Full Sun If your order is received over a weekend it will be dispatched on Monday. This is a cold hardy and locally native evergreen shrub. Compare all Ceanothus - California Lilac and find the right plant for your garden and pots based on your hardiness zone, sun exposure, water requirements and more. To 7 x 7 very quickly in poor to average well drained sites. Wart-Stemmed Lilac grows 3 to 6 ft tall, as small dark green leaves and white flowers and is drought tolerant. Oregon native plant. It prefers full to partial sun. Foliage season: Evergreen. Highly fragrant white flower clusters are offered in late spring to summer. Pictured below at an elementary school. This deciduous shrub has a multi-branched upright, habit. The glory of this large, wild evergreen shrub occurs in April when the branches are awash in deep violet blue flowers.The darkest hue among this species. Only plants will be removed from the collection. Hardy in USDA zones 5-8. Add to Any Collection My Collection. Foliage season: Evergreen. Monday Friday: 10:00am 4:00pm PST. Stems root where they touch the ground making it a valuable erosion control. Remarkable flower color- moody, deep indigo. Box 3 One of the showiest cultivars. Often it grows in an arching and then angular kind of way. It has a rounded habit and medium green foliage. roweanus (now considered to just be a compact form of Ceanothus papillosus). Biome: Hot Aspects, Low Water/No Water, Oregon Coast, Western Native| And a slightly lighter blue flower. Matures at 6-10 tall and wide. Sweetly fragrant flowers that bloom over an extraordinarily long time. This plant that we collected in the wild is actually very similar to the cultivar Victoria- the primary difference is earlier bloom by several weeks. Hardy in USDA zones 7-9. Prefers full to partial sun. Instruments; Frost Care; Landscaping Weed Block. Foliage season: Evergreen. Bloom Time:late spring Oregon native plant. To 5 x 7 and spreading. The stats for this ceanothus: USDA Zones 7-10 4-6ft tall and 6-8 ft wide, eventually Heat and drought tolerant loves sun but can get by with light shade evergreen My favorite thing about it is the tiny, yet deeply folded leaves. Biome: Hot Aspects, Low Water/No Water, Oregon Coast, Western Native| Found in Victoria, Canada- hence the name. Ceanothus is a genusof shrubs native primarily to the west coast with the majority of species in California and then Oregon. Dark Star Ceanothus $ 21.95 - $ 59.95. Plant Sizes. Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may, therefore, differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. This species ranges from Lane County, Oregon to Santa Barbara County, California. Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. The Ceanothus genus contains about 50 or 60 shrubs and small trees, the majority of which are evergreen. There is a place and a use in every garden for this fascinating group of west coast natives. Amended soil leads to prodigious growth and lack of hardiness. The most blue cultivars and species hail from central and northern California and have been grown in our region for eons. Jeans(flowered a month ago), 13-Ceanothus It has lost large areas of its northernmost natural range to development and fire suppression. Visit Our Nursery Ceanothus 'Dark Star' 1 2 California lilac This popular small leaved shrub reaches 4 - 6 ft. high by 6 - 10 ft. wide. Sun exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade Upon first viewing in bloom most people are shocked at how showy this evergreen shrub is. Join now and start creating your dream garden! Sad for plant, sad for customer. Dark Star is particularly suited to coastal areas, where, once established, it seems to get most of the moisture it needs from fog. cuneatus Adair Villiage, Ceanothus cuneatus ssp. We do not grow this plant as it regularly dies on customers. Profuse flowering of clusters of fragrant, small, rich blue flowers from late Spring through to Summer. Hardy - average winter USDA Hardiness zone: Zn7b 10 to 5F Life span 15-20 years. Small white highly fragrant blooms are offered late winter and are followed by glossy red to black berries. This improves cold hardiness. It has 12 inch sized dark densely growing shiny leaves & darkly regal blue flower clusters that smother the plant in late winter & early spring. USDA Hardiness zone: Zn6b 0 to -5F Both Ceanothus thyrsiflorus and its cultivars and Ceanothus cuneatus are incredibly successful garden plants. We found this at approximately 2200 on Marys Peak in the Coast Range in a forest that was comprised primarily of Douglas Fir and Golden Chinquapin. Foliage season: Evergreen. It matures at 6-10 tall x 6-8 wide. Portland, Oregon 97214, All content including images, text, and graphics 2023 Xera Plants, Inc., and may not be used without express written permission. Sun exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade Keep in full sun. Wart-stemmed lilac tolerates deer and will grow in sand. Thats a pity because this is a fantastic native shrub for hot dry sites. Most likely a hybrid with C. thyrsiflorus which must be responsible for at least half of its make up. The small holly-like leaves are mat green and good looking year round. Loved by all pollinators and especially important to native bees. Full sun and average to poor well drained soil. Possibly the darkest blue flowering cultivar that blooms in the summer. Prefers partial sun to partial shade. Foliage season: Summer Deciduous, Winter Deciduous. It is a very tough plant. Also, most Ceanothus seedlings require 3-4 years to commence bloom. Biome: Hot Aspects, Low Water/No Water, Oregon Coast, Western Native| This is a different form of our locally native Buckbrush. Endemic to the coast of Santa Barbara and San One of the largest growing California Lilacs, View All Our Ceanothus - California Lilac. They even fix nitrogen with their roots which means they earn their own lunch. Hardy in USDA zones 6-9. Vary dark-green leaves are quite small and have a dimpled surface. (Please note DX do not deliver on Saturdays on most occasions), Please click here to view the full information page for Delivery & Returns. Plant type: Shrub| Home > Hardy in USDA zone 6-9. Deerbrush is a widespread species in Oregon favoring areas with extensive summer drought. Tolerates blasting reflected heat and is great in hot urban situations. Prefers full to partial sun. medium deer areas. Ceanothus 21 more photos VIEW GALLERY One vendor has this plant for sale. L.T. Poor to average soil is best for a more moderate rate of growth and not as huge of a shrub. Keep in full sun in a sheltered position. All plant pictures are copyright Burncoose Nurseries unless otherwise stated. Fast growing to 12 tall in May-July depending on elevation frothy white, fragrant flowers loosely decorate this sparse plant. The colourful flowers are complimented by the evergreen leaves which also make the perfect foil for other flowering shrubs. Please Note: We do not do mail order and we do not ship plants. Ceanothus 'Concha' Big and arching evergreen shrub that becomes an unbelievable sea of ultramarine blue flowers in April. AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants. We've been sharing our passion for edible plants and organic gardening since 1994. Dark Star, Small Leaf Mountain Lilac, Ceanothus Julia Phelps, Small Leaf Mountain Lilac, Ceanothus Joyce Coulter, Creeping Mountain Lilac, Ceanothus Prune after blooming if you need to re-size the plant. This form of Blueblossom we found on the southern Oregon coast in the far northern part of Curry County. Hardy in USDA zones 5-8. History: It grows to 8' high & 6' wide becoming tree-like with age. Good for patios. They look great year-round. Hardy in USDA zones 6-10. Size. Kind of cool. Iris. Arizona Trees For Sale. All are attractive to bees. It has a rounded habit and medium green foliage. To 3 tall by 4 wide in 5 years. Very adaptable to clay soils, especially on slopes- as with all Ceanothus avoid boggy sites. Leaves opposite, simple, very small, dark green, with a dimpled surface. They make ideal plants for new gardens as they grow rapidly and even years after their demise the soil beneath them remains enriched, loose and friable. Hardy to 5F and any winter damage that occurs (below 10F) recovers quickly and still blooms prolifically in spring. Matures at 2-4 tall x 3-5 wide. Parentage: (C. impressus x C. papillosus var. A tall growing tree/shrub that attains heights of 15 very quickly if allowed. We chose this variety in the wild because it was found quite a bit away from the coast which increases cold hardiness and it was immensely heavy in bloom. Prefers partial sun to partial shade. One of the most graceful and showiest of the genus. Prefers partial sun to partial shade. When the dark, cobalt-blue flower clusters bloom in spring, the overall effect is breathtaking. 11910 Springhetti Road Snohomish, WA 98296 | Mon-Sat: 9am - 5pm | Sunday: 10am - 5pm.