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Ceanothus sanguineus

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Names

Common Names
Redstem Ceanothus, Buckbrush, Oregon Tea Tree

Growth

Height
36-108 inches
Spread
6-10 feet
Growth Rate
Fast growth; reaches about 12 feet tall by May–July (depending on elevation); twig growth up to 48 inches per growing season; older stands show annual twig growth of 9.3–12 inches.

Appearance

Bloom Color
White
Foliage Color
Dark green
Fall Foliage Color
Yellow and off green

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 6-8
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally full sun to partial shade.
Soil Type
Well-drained, moist soil with low nutrient content; preferred textures include loam or sandy soil, with acidic to neutral pH.
Soil Drainage
Well-drained soil
Soil pH
6.5-8.0 pH range, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Spring, Summer, and Winter
Bloom Time
Spring to early Summer

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Cuttings (semi-hardwood)

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators are attracted; bird attraction is not explicitly stated for this deciduous species.

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank
Species
Author
Pursh
Publication
Fl. Amer. Sept. 1: 167 (1813)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom
Plantae
Subkingdom
Pteridobiotina
Phylum
Angiosperms
Order
Rosales
Family
Rhamnaceae
Genus
Ceanothus

Synonyms

Ceanothus oreganus

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024