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Ceanothus 'Ray Hartman'

Ray Hartman Ceanothus

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

The 'Ray Hartman' is the most commonly grown tree variety. It rarely grows less trhan 15' tall in part shade, but often makes a broad shrub to 10' tall and 15' wide in full 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

Very Low, 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:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.