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Products > Ceanothus maritimus 'Point Sierra'
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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Rhamnaceae (Buckthorns) |
| Origin: California (U.S.A.) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Lavender Blue |
| Bloomtime: Winter |
| Height: 2-3 feet |
| Width: 4-6 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F |
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Ceanothus maritimus 'Point Sierra' (Maritime Ceanothus) - A selection of Ceanothus maritimus from the hills south of Arroyo de la Cruz in San Luis Obispo County. This cultivar is a slow growing long lived groundcover to 2 to 3 feet tall by up to 5 feet wide with thick leathery 1/4 to 1/2 inch long leaves (smaller than typical C. maritimus) that are ash-green on the upper surface and hairy white below and are tightly held against the spreading arching stems. The blue violet flowers emerge from dusty white buds in late winter. Plant in full sun to light shade in a well drained soil and water sparingly for best results This plant performs best in coastal climates but has also proved successful in inland gardens. Dave Fross selected this plant in 1985 at Arroyo de la Cruz at the same location and time that he selected Ceanothus maritimus 'Frosty Dawn' In "Ceanothus" the book he coauthored with Dieter Wilken he notes that "The arching branches and small-ranked leaves give 'Sierra Point' the appearance of a Cotoneaster". This cultivar is noted as being more heat tolerant than the species.
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.
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