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Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis 'Yankee Point'
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Californian lilac 'Yankee Point'

A vigorous wide-spreading, evergreen shrub about 60-90cm tall, and 3m wide, with small glossy dark green leaves, and abundant deep blue flowers in late spring and early summer

Synonyms
Ceanothus 'Yankee Point'
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Yankee Point'

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
2.5–4 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Blue Green
Summer Blue Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Rhamnaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Spreading branched
Genus

Ceanothus can be evergreen or deciduous shrubs or small trees, with simple leaves and small blue, pink or white flowers in profuse axillary or terminal clusters. They are fast-growing but may be short-lived

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile well-drained soil in full sun, sheltered from strong, cold winds. Lime tolerant but may become chlorotic on chalk soils

Propagation

Root semi-ripe cuttings in mid to late summer and hardwood cuttings from late autumn to midwinter

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Gravel garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Banks and slopes
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

Pruning group 8 after flowering; pruning group 13 if wall-trained

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus and Phytophthora root disease

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