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 to part sun
Soil - dry
Ecological benefit: attractive to hummingbirds and pollinators! Top 30 plant host for caterpillar species, including the ceanothus silkmoth, and the hedgerow hairstreak.
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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 to part sun
Soil - dry
Ecological benefit: attractive to hummingbirds and pollinators! Top 30 plant host for caterpillar species, including the ceanothus silkmoth, and the hedgerow hairstreak.
Learn more about red stem ceanothus on our blog.
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 to part sun
Soil - dry
Ecological benefit: attractive to hummingbirds and pollinators! Top 30 plant host for caterpillar species, including the ceanothus silkmoth, and the hedgerow hairstreak.
Learn more about red stem ceanothus on our blog.