Folk name: American lilac, autumn lilac, crescent tree
Plant height: approx. 1 m
Deciduous: No
Hardy: Good
Description: Ceantohthus has dark green leaves with blue - pale blue flowers. (Although Ceanohthus is a fast grower, the plant only lives for 10 years, depending on the species)
Pruning: in March
Flowering time: The plant flowers in August and September
Pitch:
You can place the plant in both sun and semi-shade
Care:
Before planting, soak the pot in a bucket of water for 10 minutes. Ceanothus prefers a warm, sheltered position.
History:
Ceanothus is restricted to North America, the centre of its distribution being California. However, a number of species occur in the eastern United States and southern Canada, and other species extend south to Guatumala.
Significance:
The Latin translation of the Greek keanothos, stands for spiny plants.
