Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Snow Flurry'
White Blossom Ceanothus
Description
This large shrub or small tree quickly reaches 10' tall and 12' wide. It has shiny green, glossy, 2" long leaves and profuse large, white flower clusters in spring. This plant tolerates full sun in coastal areas but will need afternoon shade in warm, inland valleys but will need extra summer watering. This shrub tolerates clay and sandy soil but does best in coastal places.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
In general, lawns only need to be watered once every three days.
Check your irrigation controller and reduce watering times if necessary.