Jun 22, 2024 · Ceanothus (California Lilacs) are compact, fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrubs that produce an abudance of beautiful blue flowers.

Ceanothus is actinorhizal, meaning it fixes nitrogen through a symbiotic relationship with Frankia. Six genera within Rhamnaceae are actinorhizal, but Ceanothus is the only genus not in the …

Ceanothus, commonly known as California lilac, is a genus of about 50–60 species of nitrogen-fixing shrubs or small trees native to North America, mostly California.

Ceanothus wild lilac for blue flowers that attract bees, and evergreen leaves, for spring planting in containers and gardens in Portland, Vancouver, Lake Oswego.

Jul 7, 2024 · Ceanothus are perennial woody shrubs, small trees, or ground cover plants grown both for the foliage and blossoms. Most species are evergreen, though some are deciduous. …

Feb 17, 2025 · Growing Ceanothus, commonly known as California Lilac, adds vibrant colors and delightful scents to any garden. These evergreen shrubs are renowned for their clusters of …

California Lilacs, or Ceanothus, are some of our most fragrant and colorful shrubs here in California. They are also evergreen and very drought tolerant. The myth of Ceanothus being …

The genus Ceanothus is split into two separate sections, the Euceanothus and the Cerastes group. The plants associated with each of these sections is distinct, and so tends to be the …

Ceanothus arboreus is a species of shrub endemic to California, especially to the Channel Islands. It is known commonly as feltleaf ceanothus. It is a species of what are sometimes …

Jun 20, 2025 · All you need to know about growing ceanothus, including planting, care and varieties to buy. Advice from the experts at BBC Gardeners' World Magazine.