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Calistoga ceanothus
Scientific Name: Ceanothus divergens
Family: Rhamnaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Ceanothus divergens: Calistoga Ceanothus
Ceanothus divergens, commonly known as Calistoga ceanothus, is an evergreen shrub endemic to California.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Ceanothus divergens Parry
- Common Name: Calistoga ceanothus
- Family: Rhamnaceae
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms/Alternative Names: Canothe de Calistoga (French)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to California, specifically the Napa Valley near Calistoga.
- Found in scrub and open woods.
Morphological Characteristics
- Evergreen shrub growing to 1.5 meters (5 feet) in height and 2.5 meters (8 feet) in spread.
- Flowers from April to May.
Additional Information
- Ceanothus is a genus containing about 50-60 species of nitrogen-fixing shrubs or small trees, primarily confined to North America.
- Hardy to zone (UK) 8.
- Watering suggestion: Water when soil is perfectly dry, generally requires little water.
Further Information
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
- Dave's Garden
- Garden Guides
- Discover Life