Ceanothus arboreus 'Cliff Schmidt' - Feltleaf Ceanothus

Description

This selection of the Feltleaf Ceanothus was selected by Native Sons nursery for its more compact habit and deeper blue flowers than is typical for this species. This shrub sports glossy deep green leaves year round, abundant blue flowers in the spring, and will quickly reach 20' tall and wide, or can be pruned into a lovely small tree. Given full sun to light shade, decent drainage, and little to no summer water, this plant can live over 30 years.