Ceanothus arboreus

Ceanothus arboreus is a species of perennial shrub to small tree in the family Rhamnaceae, commonly known as the feltleaf ceanothus, island ceanothus, and island mountain lilac.Calflora: Ceanothus arboreus GRIN-Global Web v 1.9.6.2: taxonomy of Ceanothus arboreus It is the largest member of the California lilacs (the Ceanothus genus), and is characterized with glossy, dark green foliage that is adorned by pale blue to white flowers in bloom. It is endemic to the Channel Islands of California and Guadalupe Island in Mexico, only being re-discovered on Guadalupe Island after the elimination of feral goats.

Description Ceanothus arboreus is a spreading bush growing up to in height.Jepson eFlora: Ceanothus arboreus It has large, glossy, dark green leaves which are leathery or felt-like on their undersides.

Its showy bright blue flowers grow in plentiful panicles, or bunches, of tiny five-lobed blossoms. Some varieties and cultivars have light, powder purple blooms, and others bear darker purple flowers. The bloom period is February to April.

The fruits are three-lobed, triangular capsules.

Distribution The plant is endemic to three of the Channel Islands of California: Santa Cruz Island, Santa Rosa Island, and Santa Catalina Island, and it is also found on Guadalupe Island in Mexico.

It is found on slopes in coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitats.

Cultivation 'Ceanothus arboreus is cultivated as an ornamental plant for use in drought tolerant and wildlife gardens and natural landscaping projects.Las Pilitas Nursery Horticultural Database: Ceanothus arboreus (Tree Lilac, Island Mt. Lilac)Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Information Network−NPIN: Ceanothus arboreus (Feltleaf ceanothus, Island ceanothus, Island mountain lilac) Butterflies like the flowers and the quail eat the seeds.

Cultivars Numerous cultivars have been selected for garden use, including: Ceanothus arboreus 'Cliff Schmidt' — more compact habit and deeper blue flowers.Buena Nursery native plants database: Ceanothus arboreus 'Cliff Schmidt' Ceanothus arboreus 'Owlswood Blue'.Las Pilitas Nursery Horticultural Database: Southern California Lilacs, Ceanothus spp. and cultivars. Ceanothus arboreus 'Powder Blue' — Powder Blue Ceanothus, Compact Feltleaf Ceanothus.San Marcos Growers Horticulture Database: Ceanothus arboreus 'Powder Blue' The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden.org: Ceanothus 'Powder Blue' — with images. Yerba Buena Nursery native plants database: Ceanothus arboreus 'Powder Blue' Ceanothus arboreus 'Skylark' Ceanothus arboreus 'Trewithen Blue' — very dark blue flowered form from the Channel Islands.Yerba Buena Nursery native plants database: Ceanothus arboreus 'Trewithen Blue' It has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Ceanothus arboreus

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