California Lilac. Vigorous upright, evergreen shrub with arching branches of glossy mid-green leaves. Bears pale to dark blue flowers. Max Height 6m. Max Spread 6m. Flowers March to April. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus
Vigorous upright, evergreen shrub with arching branches of glossy mid-green leaves. Bears pale to dark blue flowers.
	
	
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								| Generic | Ceanothus  | 
		
|---|---|
| Species | thyrsiflorus  | 
		
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | California Lilac  | 
		
| Flower Colour | blue  | 
		
| Soil | Fertile  | 
		
| Aspect | Full sun  | 
		
| Foliage | Evergreen  | 
		
| Height | 6m  | 
		
| Family | Rhamnaceae  | 
		
| Spread | 6m  | 
		
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright  | 
		
| Fragrance | FALSE  | 
		
| Foliage Colour | green  | 
		
| Flowers From | March, April  | 
		
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained  | 
		
| Protection | Sheltered site  | 
		
| Hardiness | Hardy  | 
		
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting  | 
		
| Care | Keep moist in first year  | 
		
| Border | Border  | 
		
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
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