Botanical Name: Ceanothus griseus horizontalis ‘Yankee Point’
Common Name: Carmel creeper Type of Plant: dicot: subshrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape low, mounding, wide spreading, slender greenish stems arch outwards, forms dense, irregular mound with stems ribbed near tip Height 1-1/2"-3" Spread 5-10' (15') Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun along coast, partial sun inland Soil prefers well draining, tolerates most except alkaline Hardiness hardy, prefers mild foothill locations(zones 4-7, 14-24) Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, oval, 1-2" long, dark green, glossy above, paler, dull green beneath, serrate, deeply furrowed, 3 veined Flowers tiny, light blue, oval panicle clusters, mostly terminal – March-June Fruit 1/8" oval capsule Propagation: softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: wide spreading facer, low filler for dark green foliage, blue flowers – primarily for drought tolerant landscapes – slope plantings, raised planters, large scale groundcover - short lived (5-10 years) Landscape Care: Watering occasional deep soak - very drought tolerant if planted in partial shade, tolerates regular watering with good drainage Fertilizing balanced in spring, add iron if watering is average Pruning head back lightly when young Pests/Diseases root fungus diseases, aphids, whitefly, scale Special Conditions/Other Origin: Central California Family: Rhamnaceae Notes: |
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