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Products > Ceanothus hearstiorum   Ceanothus hearstiorum - Hearst Ranch Buckbrush    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Rhamnaceae (Buckthorns) Origin: California (U.S.A.) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Blue Bloomtime: Spring Height: <1 foot Width: 6-8 feet Exposure: Sun or Shade Seaside: Yes Drought Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 10-15° F Ceanothus hearstiorum (Hearst Ranch Buckbrush) - This native to California's central coast is among the lowest of the cultivated Ceanothus. It is a prostrate growing shrub that rarely exceeds 6 inches in height but can grow to 6 to 8 feet wide, usually in a symmetrical star-shaped pattern with red-brown stems holding small, narrow dark-green leaves that have a strong central vein and small glandular bumps on the leaf surface. In late spring appear the rounded clusters of medium blue flowers. Can be planted in full sun to light shade along the coast where it requires little to no irrigation but give part shade and occasional irrigation in inland gardens. This is one of the more shade tolerant of the Ceanothus and grows well in a wide range of soils from alkaline clay to well drained loam. It is hardy down to at least 15 F. By early pruning of the tips this plant can make a dense solid cover.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]