A local species with a lovely tree-like form and large clusters of pale flowers. Beautiful green bark and shiny leaves. Spine tipped branches make it a good barrier plant or informal hedge.
| Plant Characteristics |
| Family Name |
Rhamnaceae |
| Species Name |
Ceanothus spinosus |
| Common Name |
Greenbark Ceanothus |
| Plant Type |
Shrub |
| Sun Exposure |
Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, Inland-Part Sun, |
| Water Requirement |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Sand, fast draining |
| Flower Color |
Blue, White, Cream |
| Flowering Months |
March, April |
| Evergreen/Deciduous |
Evergreen |
| Height by Width |
20ft. x 15ft. |
| Growth Rate |
Slow |
| Endangered |
Not Ranked |
| Growth Habit |
Rounded, |
| Cold Hardy to |
15 degrees F |
| Distribution |
Outer South Coast Ranges, Western Transverse Ranges, Peninsular Ranges; n Baja CA |
| Natural Habitat |
Slopes, canyons, chaparral; below 4,000′ |
| Specialty Features |
- Hedge/Screen
- Butterflies/Moths
- Erosion Control
- Songbirds
- Aromatic
- Local Plants
- Pollinators
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