Ceanothus arboreus
Family: Rhamnaceae
Common names: CALIFORNIA LILAC, CATALINA MOUNTAIN LILAC, FELTLEAF CEANOTHUS
Native to: North America, Northern Mexico, Southwest Canada
Plant
Type: shrub
Forms: erect, prostrate, spreading
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 23 feet
Max width: 23 feet
Flower
magenta/purple, violet, white/off white
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, hummingbird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: nectar
Plant features: evergreen
Exposure: sun
Landscape uses: flower fragrant, hedge or edging, screen
Propagates by: seed
flowers in spring
flowers in summer
Soil type: wide range
USDA Zones: zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: 0 to +30 °F
Water: drought tolerant, dry
Butterflies that feed on this plant
