Ceanothus cyaneus 'Sierra Blue'

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer:

Description

This Ceanothus is a fast-growing shrub or small tree 12' high and wide. The springtime flowers are a stunning deep blue in large 6" clusters. This selection can be pruned into a lovely small tree or allowed to develop into a broad shrub for a fast screen. Provide well drained soil. Tends toward legginess - prune after flowering for a denser plant.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Blue

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.