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Redroots (Ceanothus)
Redroots are commonly cultivated as ornamental plants in gardens. The seeds generally require a forest fire to trigger their germination, and the flowers are extremely fragrant. The leaves of these plants are an important food source for deer, porcupine, and quail, and the dried leaves have also been used in teas.
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Redroots
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Attributes of Redroots
Plant Height
5 m
Spread
7 m
Leaf type
Evergreen
Scientific Classification of Redroots
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Care for redroots involves providing full sun exposure, well-drained soil, and limited water once established, as they are drought-tolerant. Redroots prefers mild temperatures and struggles in extreme cold or heat. Common challenges include root rot in poorly drained soils, fungal diseases, and pests like aphids. Seasonal care adjustments are minimal, but spring pruning to shape and thin, and mulching in autumn to protect roots are beneficial. Avoid heavy fertilization and overwatering to maintain plant health.
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Blueblossom
Blueblossom is an evergreen shrub that is common in the West Coast region of the United States. The flower clusters on this plant are tightly grouped into balls and colors range from purple and white to light blue and dark blue. Ceanothus thyrsiflorus can grow more than 6 m tall.
Feltleaf ceanothus
Feltleaf ceanothus (Ceanothus arboreus) is an evergreen shrub that will grow to 7 m tall. The leaves are soft like felt and are a desirable food for deer. It blooms from spring to summer with lilac-blue flowers. Attracts bees to its nectar and pollen. It grows in full sun or partial shade in sandy loamy or rich soil that is well-drained.
New Jersey Tea
New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus americanus) is a perennial evergreen shrub that can grow to be 46 to 107 cm tall. It blooms in summer and has fragrant clusters of creamy white flowers. It is native to Missouri and commonly found in prairies, woodland edges and open spaces. This species grows in full sun and partial shade in well-drained, sandy or rocky soils.
Wart-leaf ceanothus
The naming of wart-leaf ceanothus refers to the bumpy surface of its elongated green leaves. Wart-leaf ceanothus is a tough shrub that flowers with fluffy, bright blue blooms in summer. These flowers give it its more attractive stage name, the Californian Lilac.
Buckbrush
The buckbrush is a sprawling, spreading evergreen bush. It grows stiff leaves and white fragrant flowers. The fruit contains three seeds. When the fruit explodes, the seeds scatter. Fire is necessary for the seeds to germinate.
Chaparral Whitethorn
The chaparral Whitethorn is a thorny shrub that can reach heights of 4 m. It has a gray-white, waxy bark and evergreen leaves covered with a white powder that can be rubbed off. The inflorescence is a stalked cluster of flowers in blue, lavender or white.
Snowbrush ceanothus
The snowbrush ceanothus (Ceanothus velutinus) is a shrub with aromatic evergreen leaves that is native to western North America. Individual plants form colonies that tangle together into dense thickets. The plant emits a sickly-sweet smell during warm weather or when the leaves are crushed.
Deerbrush ceanothus
Deerbrush ceanothus (Ceanothus integerrimus) is a woody shrub indigenous to the western United States. It’s often part of reforestation projects after a fire because of the presence of nitrogen-fixing bacteria in its roots. The Miwok tribe used the branches to weave baskets.
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Blueblossom
Blueblossom
Blueblossom is an evergreen shrub that is common in the West Coast region of the United States. The flower clusters on this plant are tightly grouped into balls and colors range from purple and white to light blue and dark blue. Ceanothus thyrsiflorus can grow more than 6 m tall.
Feltleaf ceanothus
Feltleaf ceanothus
Feltleaf ceanothus (Ceanothus arboreus) is an evergreen shrub that will grow to 7 m tall. The leaves are soft like felt and are a desirable food for deer. It blooms from spring to summer with lilac-blue flowers. Attracts bees to its nectar and pollen. It grows in full sun or partial shade in sandy loamy or rich soil that is well-drained.
New Jersey Tea
New Jersey Tea
New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus americanus) is a perennial evergreen shrub that can grow to be 46 to 107 cm tall. It blooms in summer and has fragrant clusters of creamy white flowers. It is native to Missouri and commonly found in prairies, woodland edges and open spaces. This species grows in full sun and partial shade in well-drained, sandy or rocky soils.
Wart-leaf ceanothus
Wart-leaf ceanothus
The naming of wart-leaf ceanothus refers to the bumpy surface of its elongated green leaves. Wart-leaf ceanothus is a tough shrub that flowers with fluffy, bright blue blooms in summer. These flowers give it its more attractive stage name, the Californian Lilac.
Buckbrush
Buckbrush
The buckbrush is a sprawling, spreading evergreen bush. It grows stiff leaves and white fragrant flowers. The fruit contains three seeds. When the fruit explodes, the seeds scatter. Fire is necessary for the seeds to germinate.
Chaparral Whitethorn
Chaparral Whitethorn
The chaparral Whitethorn is a thorny shrub that can reach heights of 4 m. It has a gray-white, waxy bark and evergreen leaves covered with a white powder that can be rubbed off. The inflorescence is a stalked cluster of flowers in blue, lavender or white.
Snowbrush ceanothus
Snowbrush ceanothus
The snowbrush ceanothus (Ceanothus velutinus) is a shrub with aromatic evergreen leaves that is native to western North America. Individual plants form colonies that tangle together into dense thickets. The plant emits a sickly-sweet smell during warm weather or when the leaves are crushed.
Deerbrush ceanothus
Deerbrush ceanothus
Deerbrush ceanothus (Ceanothus integerrimus) is a woody shrub indigenous to the western United States. It’s often part of reforestation projects after a fire because of the presence of nitrogen-fixing bacteria in its roots. The Miwok tribe used the branches to weave baskets.
Whitethorn ceanothus
Whitethorn ceanothus
Ceanothus cordulatus grows on mountain ridges and other forested areas in western North America, including parts of Oregon, California, Nevada and Baja California. The whitethorn ceanothus is a nitrogen-fixing plant, and it helps in fertilizing the soil.
Bigpod ceanothus
Bigpod ceanothus
Bigpod ceanothus is a flowering shrub with large clusters of small white flowers found only in California in the United States. It can flower as early as winter. Flowers are followed by large seed pods.
Hoaryleaf ceanothus
Hoaryleaf ceanothus
Native to the mountains of southern California, the hoaryleaf ceanothus (Ceanothus crassifolius) is a tough, drought-resistant, long-lived shrub ideal for windbreaks, hedges, and erosion control. Its fragrant white flowers attract bees, birds, and butterflies. The flowers and immature fruits were used by indigenous peoples to make a kind of soap while a red dye was concocted from the roots.
Redroot
Redroot
Redroot (Ceanothus herbaceus) is a deciduous shrub that grows wild in the central United States. Beautiful in ornamental plantings, it attracts butterflies and is a host for the larvae of the spring azure and mottled duskywing. The roots can be used to create a type of red dye or to produce soap.
Jepson ceanothus
Jepson ceanothus
Jepson ceanothus gives off a musky odor. It is endemic to the west coast of North America, specifically to serpentine soils in California. This evergreen bush occurs in two varieties, one with purple flowers and another with white. It's a drought-tolerant plant that likes sunny sites.
Desert ceanothus
Desert ceanothus
Ceanothus greggii is a many-branched shrub that grows erect to nearly 2 m in maximum height. Its woody parts are gray in color and somewhat woolly. Branches are opposite and rigid. The evergreen leaves are oppositely arranged, 2 to 9 mm long, and variable in shape, with a prominent midvein.
Redstem ceanothus
Redstem ceanothus
The undersides are sometimes hairy. The inflorescence is a cluster of white flowers up to about 12 cm long. The fruit is a three-lobed smooth capsule about 4 millimeters long. This shrub is an important food plant for wild ungulates such as the Rocky Mountain Elk, it is browsed eagerly by many types of livestock, and the seed is consumed by many types of animals.
California lilacs 'Marie Simon'
California lilacs 'Marie Simon'
There's a multitude of reasons why california lilacs 'Marie Simon' is adored in the plant world, mostly because it's one of only a few pink varieties, and also because of its long flowering period (from summer to fall) and hardiness. It's a California lilac cultivar of 19th-century French origin, however its exact parentage remains elusive.
California lilacs 'Concha'
California lilacs 'Concha'
California lilacs 'Concha' stands out from other California lilacs for its profusion of blue flowers. This sun-loving shrub has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's prestigious Award of Garden Merit. Gardeners particularly admire california lilacs 'Concha' as it makes a great specimen or hedging plant, plus, it's especially reliable compared to other California lilacs.
Mahala mat
Mahala mat
Ceanothus prostratus is a decumbent shrub, generally less than 0.3 meters tall and spreading laterally to up to 3 meters. Its evergreen leaves are oppositely arranged and generally oval in shape. The inflorescence is umbel-like, with flowers of blue, purple, or lavender.
Santa barbara ceanothus 'Victoria'
Santa barbara ceanothus 'Victoria'
Santa barbara ceanothus 'Victoria' is a large shrub with evergreen, glossy leaves and clusters of stunning indigo-blue flowers that bloom among shiny, dark green leaves. It is a cultivar of Ceanothus impressus. which comes in a wider range of violet shades. This plant is sought after by gardeners for its attractiveness to birds, bees, and hummingbirds. It is also very drought tolerant.
Santa barbara ceanothus 'Dark Star'
Santa barbara ceanothus 'Dark Star'
Santa barbara ceanothus 'Dark Star' is a flowering shrub in the Buckthorn family. While its parent plant typically has light blue flowers, this cultivar boasts spectacular dark violet-blue flower clusters which bloom in late spring and early summer. Gardeners prize this evergreen shrub for the sheer density of the flowers that cover the plant, attracting all kinds of birds and butterflies.
Carmel ceanothus 'Ray Hartman'
Carmel ceanothus 'Ray Hartman'
Carmel ceanothus 'Ray Hartman' is a hybrid created from breeding Ceanothus arboretums and Ceanothus griseus to produce a flowering shrub that is cold hardy. Unlike other lilac plants that bloom once, the fragrant blueish blooms of this cultivar appear in spring, then again through summer and fall. Many gardeners use them as ornamental plants.
California lilacs 'Autumnal Blue'
California lilacs 'Autumnal Blue'
California lilacs 'Autumnal Blue' is distinct for its abundant sky-blue flowers. A cultivar of Ceanothus, it derives its name from those flowers, which bloom in late summer through fall. Gardeners love how easy it is to get this plant to grow up to 3 m tall and wide.
Blueblossom 'El Dorado'
Blueblossom 'El Dorado'
This cultivar was created in 1996 in England, and is noted for its particular ability to attract bees, butterflies, and other insects to its blooms. The blueblossom 'El Dorado', from the blueblossom plant, has a distinct gold edge on its foliage as well as flowers that are a powdery blue in color. It is a fast-growing shrub that grows upright.
Carmel ceanothus 'Yankee Point'
Carmel ceanothus 'Yankee Point'
Carmel ceanothus 'Yankee Point' grows a thick coating of small blue flowers in the spring. This cultivar is named for the place it originated from, Yankee Point in Monterey County, California. It is popularly used for groundcover and in landscaping due to its good performance in a variety of conditions and sprawling growth habit.
Feltleaf ceanothus 'Blue Mound'
Feltleaf ceanothus 'Blue Mound'
True to its name, feltleaf ceanothus 'Blue Mound' puts on a dense layer of blooms. These flowers are smaller in size than those of its parent plant, and are bright blue. The plant also has glossy leaves and a compact growth habit. This cultivar was introduced in 1960 and is a hybrid of Ceanothus species.
California lilacs 'Delight'
California lilacs 'Delight'
California lilacs 'Delight' is distinct for its bright deep blue flowers. A cultivar of Ceanothus, its name undoubtedly refers to its beautiful deep blue flowers set among green leaves. Gardeners love that it grows fast, and that it attracts butterflies and bees while resisting rabbits.
Santa barbara ceanothus 'Puget Blue'
Santa barbara ceanothus 'Puget Blue'
Tough as nails, santa barbara ceanothus 'Puget Blue' is highly admired for its hardiness when compared to others of its genus. Santa barbara ceanothus 'Puget Blue' is a cultivar originally derived from Ceanothus impressus, the Santa Barbara ceanothus. The name "Puget Blue" relates to the bluish blooms that reveal themselves in late spring.
California lilacs 'Gloire de Versailles'
California lilacs 'Gloire de Versailles'
California lilacs 'Gloire de Versailles' is named for the glory of the spectacular Versailles Palace and Gardens to the west of Paris, France. Compared to the parent, this shrub has extremely large flower panicles and delicate, powder-blue flowers. These long-blooming flowers attract butterflies. This lilac has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society’s prestigious Award of Garden Merit.
Santa barbara ceanothus 'Italian Skies'
Santa barbara ceanothus 'Italian Skies'
The shockingly bright-blue color of the santa barbara ceanothus 'Italian Skies' and dark-green foliage make this variety unique among Santa barbara ceanothuses. A cultivar of the Ceanothus impressus, this variant was named for its likeness to the intensely blue Italian summer sky. Santa barbara ceanothus 'Italian Skies' is desired among gardeners for its delightful color and easy growing habit.
Blueblossom 'Pershore Zanzibar'
Blueblossom 'Pershore Zanzibar'
Blueblossom 'Pershore Zanzibar' is a cultivated plant from the buckhorn family bred for its hardiness. It's also known for its distinctive clusters of dark and pale blue flowers. The flower color is the same as those of other plants in the genus, only blueblossom 'Pershore Zanzibar' produces more blooms. Its hardiness and large quantities of blooms make it a favorite in sunny gardens.
Feltleaf ceanothus 'Trewithen Blue'
Feltleaf ceanothus 'Trewithen Blue'
Feltleaf ceanothus 'Trewithen Blue' is a spreading bush with glossy, dark green leaves, known for its very dark blue flowers. It is a cultivar of Feltleaf ceanothus from the Channel Islands. The name 'Trewithen' means 'house of trees' and refers to the fact that this cultivar grows fast and be pruned into a small tree. This lovely plant is favored by gardeners for its fast-growing habit and fragrant deep-blue blooms.
Blueblossom 'Skylark'
Blueblossom 'Skylark'
This shrub was created to be tolerant against droughts. The blueblossom 'Skylark' is also more compact than the original Blueblossom but can still grow five feet tall and wide. Instead of the paler blue flowers of the original plant, it has a large number of darker blue flowers. It was also made to have a longer blooming season.
Fendler's ceanothus
Fendler's ceanothus
Fendler's ceanothus is a deciduous shrub known for its sprays of small, blue to violet flowers and glossy green leaves. Typically found in the southwestern United States, it thrives in dry, rocky soils under full sun. Its dense foliage provides a drought-resistant haven for local wildlife, while the flowers attract pollinators in late spring to early summer.
Redheart
Redheart
Ceanothus spinosus is a large treelike shrub approaching 6 metres in maximum height. Leaves have a single main vein rising from the leaf base. The shrub blooms in inflorescences up to 15 cm long filled with clusters of white to pale blue flowers.
Lemmon's ceanothus
Lemmon's ceanothus
Lemmon's ceanothus is a shrub commonly found on wooded slopes. It often gets used in gardens to attract pollinators such as bees, moths, and butterflies. Its root system is also occasionally employed to help stabilize the soil on slopes.
Ceanothus greggii subsp. perplexans
Ceanothus greggii subsp. perplexans
Ceanothus greggii subsp. perplexans is a captivating shrub, noted for its compact size and profuse, foam-like clusters of tiny indigo flowers. Its small, dark green leaves are evergreen, adding year-round interest. Adaptable to various soils, ceanothus greggii subsp. perplexans thrives in sun-drenched, arid environments, reflecting its resilience and role as a critical host for local wildlife.
Hairy ceanothus
Hairy ceanothus
This is a large, erect shrub approaching 3 meters in maximum height. The evergreen leaves are alternately arranged and may be up to 4 cm long. The inflorescence is a cluster or series of clusters of blue or purple flowers.
Ceanothus divergens var. confusus
Ceanothus divergens var. confusus
Ceanothus divergens var. confusus is a dense, evergreen shrub with a sprawling habit, primarily found in the wild chaparral of California. It boasts vibrant blue to purple flowers that cluster together, attracting pollinators in the spring. This variety is characterized by its glossy green, oval-shaped leaves that possess a thick, leathery texture, an adaptation to its dry environment. The resilience and showy blossoms of ceanothus divergens var. confusus make it a captivating addition to xeriscape gardens.
Calistoga ceanothus
Calistoga ceanothus
Calistoga ceanothus is a resilient shrub, thriving on dry, rocky slopes. It showcases a profusion of cobalt-blue flowers that contrast its dark-green, glossy foliage. Flowering in spring, its blooms are a magnet for pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Typically, calistoga ceanothus displays a rounded form, reaching up to three feet high, with a spread that may exceed its height. Its adaptability to poor soils and drought makes it a tenacious survivor in challenging landscapes.
Nicasio ceanothus
Nicasio ceanothus
Nicasio ceanothus, with its distinct cloud of frothy blue flowers, thrives in the Mediterranean climes of coastal California. Its rounded, bush-like stature reaches three to four feet, favoring sunny, well-drained slopes. Glossy green leaves, narrow and firm, persist through summer's dry spells, a testament to nicasio ceanothus's drought-resilience — a jewel among native shrubs.
Wavyleaf ceanothus
Wavyleaf ceanothus
Wavyleaf ceanothus is a resilient shrub endemic to California's chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitats. It is characterized by its leathery, small green leaves and the clusters of deep blue to purple flowers that bloom profusely in spring, attracting bees and butterflies. Adaptable to arid conditions, wavyleaf ceanothus thrives in dry, rocky soils, its deep root system anchoring it against the harsh Mediterranean climate.
Ceanothus caeruleus
Ceanothus caeruleus
Ceanothus caeruleus is a vibrant, bushy shrub recognized for its dense clusters of deep blue flowers that blanket the foliage from spring to early summer. Typically adorned with glossy, green leaves, ceanothus caeruleus thrives in well-drained soils and sunny locations, molding to the contours of its habitat with a resilient and drought-tolerant disposition. This hardy plant often beckons a host of pollinators, playing a crucial role in its ecosystem.
Santa barbara ceanothus
Santa barbara ceanothus
Santa barbara ceanothus is a compact shrub, striking with its deep blue flowers and glossy green leaves, impressed with distinctive veins. Thriving in coastal California's scrub environment, its blossoms provide a rich nectar source for pollinators. Santa barbara ceanothus adapts well to dry, rocky soils, embodying resilience and beauty in challenging conditions.
Parry ceanothus
Parry ceanothus
Parry ceanothus is a flowering shrub native to California's dry slopes. Its compact form, reaching up to 2 meters, is adorned with small, dark evergreen leaves. In spring, the plant bursts into life with clusters of pale blue to lavender flowers, attracting a bevy of pollinators. This hardy species thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, embodying the resilience of its chaparral home.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Redroots
Ceanothus
Redroots are commonly cultivated as ornamental plants in gardens. The seeds generally require a forest fire to trigger their germination, and the flowers are extremely fragrant. The leaves of these plants are an important food source for deer, porcupine, and quail, and the dried leaves have also been used in teas.
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Redroots
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Attributes of Redroots
Plant Height
5 m
Spread
7 m
Leaf type
Evergreen
Scientific Classification of Redroots
Distribution of Redroots
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Native
Cultivated
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No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Redroots
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Care for redroots involves providing full sun exposure, well-drained soil, and limited water once established, as they are drought-tolerant. Redroots prefers mild temperatures and struggles in extreme cold or heat. Common challenges include root rot in poorly drained soils, fungal diseases, and pests like aphids. Seasonal care adjustments are minimal, but spring pruning to shape and thin, and mulching in autumn to protect roots are beneficial. Avoid heavy fertilization and overwatering to maintain plant health.
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8 most common species：
Blueblossom
Blueblossom is an evergreen shrub that is common in the West Coast region of the United States. The flower clusters on this plant are tightly grouped into balls and colors range from purple and white to light blue and dark blue. Ceanothus thyrsiflorus can grow more than 6 m tall.
Feltleaf ceanothus
Feltleaf ceanothus (Ceanothus arboreus) is an evergreen shrub that will grow to 7 m tall. The leaves are soft like felt and are a desirable food for deer. It blooms from spring to summer with lilac-blue flowers. Attracts bees to its nectar and pollen. It grows in full sun or partial shade in sandy loamy or rich soil that is well-drained.
New Jersey Tea
New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus americanus) is a perennial evergreen shrub that can grow to be 46 to 107 cm tall. It blooms in summer and has fragrant clusters of creamy white flowers. It is native to Missouri and commonly found in prairies, woodland edges and open spaces. This species grows in full sun and partial shade in well-drained, sandy or rocky soils.
Wart-leaf ceanothus
The naming of wart-leaf ceanothus refers to the bumpy surface of its elongated green leaves. Wart-leaf ceanothus is a tough shrub that flowers with fluffy, bright blue blooms in summer. These flowers give it its more attractive stage name, the Californian Lilac.
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Blueblossom
Feltleaf ceanothus
New Jersey Tea
Wart-leaf ceanothus
Buckbrush
Chaparral Whitethorn
Snowbrush ceanothus
Deerbrush ceanothus
Whitethorn ceanothus
Bigpod ceanothus
Hoaryleaf ceanothus
Redroot
Jepson ceanothus
Desert ceanothus
Redstem ceanothus
California lilacs 'Marie Simon'
California lilacs 'Concha'
Mahala mat
Santa barbara ceanothus 'Victoria'
Santa barbara ceanothus 'Dark Star'
Carmel ceanothus 'Ray Hartman'
California lilacs 'Autumnal Blue'
Blueblossom 'El Dorado'
Carmel ceanothus 'Yankee Point'
Feltleaf ceanothus 'Blue Mound'
California lilacs 'Delight'
Santa barbara ceanothus 'Puget Blue'
California lilacs 'Gloire de Versailles'
Santa barbara ceanothus 'Italian Skies'
Blueblossom 'Pershore Zanzibar'
Feltleaf ceanothus 'Trewithen Blue'
Blueblossom 'Skylark'
Fendler's ceanothus
Redheart
Lemmon's ceanothus
Ceanothus greggii subsp. perplexans
Hairy ceanothus
Ceanothus divergens var. confusus
Calistoga ceanothus
Nicasio ceanothus
Wavyleaf ceanothus
Ceanothus caeruleus
Santa barbara ceanothus
Parry ceanothus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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