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Ceanothus arboreus 'Ray Hartman'

Ray Hartman Ceanothus

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Description

The 'Ray Hartman' is the most commonly grown tree variety. It rarely grows less trhan 15' tall in part shade, burt often makes a broad shrub to 10' tall and 15- wide i nfull sun with restricted watering. Light burgundy buds appear in late winter and early spring, turning to spikes of medium blue flowes with a slight dusty or greyish cast. The smooth, rounded leaves form an excellent browse for deer. -Monterey Bay Nursery

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

Blue

Flower Season

Spring, Constant

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Seascape

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Standard

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.