Red stem ceanothus (OR tea tree) - Ceanothus sanguineus
Plant type: deciduous shrub
Mature height: 3 - 10’
Features: oval leaves with clusters of white, fragrant flowers (May-Jul). Nitrogen fixer, beautiful red stems in winter.
PPL: no
Light - full part sun
Soil - dry
Ecological benefit: attractive to hummingbirds and pollinators! Caterpillar host to many, including the ceanothus silkmoth, and the hedgerow hairstreak.
Plant type: deciduous shrub
Mature height: 3 - 10’
Features: oval leaves with clusters of white, fragrant flowers (May-Jul). Nitrogen fixer, beautiful red stems in winter.
PPL: no
Light - full part sun
Soil - dry
Ecological benefit: attractive to hummingbirds and pollinators! Caterpillar host to many, including the ceanothus silkmoth, and the hedgerow hairstreak.
Plant type: deciduous shrub
Mature height: 3 - 10’
Features: oval leaves with clusters of white, fragrant flowers (May-Jul). Nitrogen fixer, beautiful red stems in winter.
PPL: no
Light - full part sun
Soil - dry
Ecological benefit: attractive to hummingbirds and pollinators! Caterpillar host to many, including the ceanothus silkmoth, and the hedgerow hairstreak.