Botanical Name: Carpenteria californica
Common Name: Bush anenome, Tree anenome Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a rather irregularly constructed plant, with ascending and spreading slender branches, forming a loosely rounded canopy; some plants are upright, others somewhat sprawling; branchlets opposite Height 3' - 6' (8') Spread equal or more Growth Rate slow-moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors thrives in partial shade; tolerates full sun near coast; requires shade at inland locations Soil requires well-draining locations Hardiness hardy (zones 5-9, 14-24): prefers cool locations Morphology: Leaves pinnate, opposite, oblong - lanceolate; 2"-5" long, dark green and shiny above, somewhat grayish-white beneath; margins slightly revolute and sometimes toothed Flowers white, very showy, 2"-3" wide, with many yellow stamens in center; May - August Fruit a small leathery capsule Propagation: seed, softwood cuttings or root cuttings Usage: a medium-large filler or background mass; excellent for colorful flower display in somewhat shaded locations; useful for slope stabilization (on shaded slopes); informal hedging or low screen under trees Landscape Care: Watering is tolerant of regular watering - very drought-tolerant after establishment; lightly compost the soil when planting Fertilizing little is needed after established Pruning selectively head back after blooming period to control size and promote more uniform growth Pests/Diseases aphids and mealybugs on new foliage in late spring Special Conditions/Other resistant to oak root fungus Origin: Western Sierra Nevada foothills/Central California Family: Saxifragaceae Notes: |
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