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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Rhamnaceae (Buckthorns) |
| Origin: California (U.S.A.) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Blue |
| Bloomtime: Winter/Spring |
| Synonyms: [C. 'Blue Skies'] |
| Parentage: (C. arboreus x C. griseus) |
| Height: 12-16 feet |
| Width: 10-15 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F |
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Ceanothus 'Ray Hartman' (Wild Lilac) - A fast growing, mounding evergreen shrub/small tree growing to 16 to 20 feet tall by about as wide. It has large, rounded smooth dark green leaves and medium blue flowers in 6 inch long spikes that appear late winter through early spring. Plant in full sun in most any soil, tolerating both well drained sandy soils or heavier clay. Drought tolerant but accepts a periodic irrigation. Will need protection from deer as they browse the new growth. Hardy to 10 degrees F and severely damaged below 5 degrees F. Great on the coast but tolerates inland heat. A reliable long lived and beautiful Ceanothus that can thrive in the garden for 20 years or better. A hybrid of Ceanothus arboreus and Ceanothus griseus that was introduced by Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden in 1948.
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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