Ceanothus

Ceanothus spp.

Californian native evergreen shrub with masses of blue flowers in spring.

Hardiness ratings

Ceanothus hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 7–10 −17.8 °C to 4.4 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
RHS hardiness rating H4 −10 °C to −5 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 7–9 −12 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 3–6 −5 °C to 15 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone

Growing notes

  • Short-lived in heavy soil or high humidity
  • Resents pruning into old wood

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Reference

Ceanothus on Wikipedia