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Ceanothus is a genus of about 50–60 species of nitrogen-fixing shrubs and small trees in the buckthorn family (). [3] [4] [2] [5] Common names for members of this genus are buckbrush, California lilac, soap bush, or just ceanothus.
A list of tree species, grouped generally by biogeographic realm and specifically by bioregions, and shade tolerance. Shade-tolerant species are species that are able to thrive in the shade, and in the presence of natural competition by other plants. Shade-intolerant species require full sunlight and little or no competition.
Ceanothus arboreus is a spreading bush growing up to 12–36 feet (3.7–11.0 m) in height. [7] It has large, glossy, dark green leaves which are leathery or felt-like on their undersides. [7] Its showy bright blue flowers grow in plentiful panicles, or bunches, of tiny five-lobed blossoms. [7]
This plant will grow in partial shade as long as the soil does not dry out, so don’t forget to water it. Hardiness zones: 5 to 9. Growing conditions: Partial shade and consistently moist soil.
Ceanothus parryi is an erect shrub approaching 5 meters in maximum height. The woody parts are reddish brown and woolly when new, darkening with age and shedding most of the hairs. The evergreen leaves are alternately arranged, oval in shape and edged with glandular teeth.
Ceanothus perplexans is an evergreen shrub that typically grows 1 to 3 meters tall with spreading, intricately branched stems. Its leaves are a defining characteristic: small, thick, leathery, and oppositely arranged, with distinct cupped leaves that give the plant its common name.
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus, known as blueblossom or blue blossom ceanothus, is an evergreen shrub in the buckthorn family Rhamnaceae that is endemic to Oregon and California in the US. The term 'Californian lilac' is also applied to this and other varieties of ceanothus, though it is not closely related to Syringa , the true lilac.
Ceanothus prostratus is a species of shrub in the family Rhamnaceae. [1] Common names include prostrate ceanothus , [ 2 ] pinemat , [ 3 ] and mahala mat . [ 4 ] It is native to the Pacific Northwest of the United States where it grows in coniferous forests and open plateaus.