Ceanothus impressus 'Vandenberg' Evergreen shrub - $10.50

Hidden Mansion Nursery
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Evergreen shrub

Ceanothus impressus 'Vandenberg'

Ceanothus impressus 'Vandenberg' - Santa Barbara Ceanothus
A compact shrub growing to 3 to 5 feet tall by 4 to 6 feet wide with small, rough-textured dark green leaves and dark cobalt-blue flower clusters that appear in Spring. Requires little or no water in summer. Somewhat deer proof. It is hardy to about 10 degrees F. This selection is similar to ‘Dark Star’ or ‘Julia Phelps’ but with tinier foliage, more compact growth and flowers that are slightly lighter blue. Selected by M. Nevin Smith in the 1980's from Vandenberg Air Force Base in Santa Barbara county. There is possibly several so named plants in the California nursery trade. Monterey Bay Nursery lists a Ceanothus impressus 'Compact Vandenberg' and Native Sons Nursery lists Ceanothus impressus 'Vandenberg' as selection that Austin Griffiths from the Burton Mesa. Most descriptive information for these plants is similar.

Habit and Cultural Information
Category: Shrub
Family: Rhamnaceae (Buckthorns)
Origin: California (U.S.A.)
Evergreen: Yes
Flower Color: Dark Blue
Bloomtime: Spring
Height: 3-5 feet
Width: 4-6 feet
Exposure: Full Sun
Drought Tolerant: Yes
Deer Tolerant: Yes
Irrigation Req.: Low Water Needs
Winter Hardiness: 10-15° F

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