Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Umpqua Sky', California Lilac dry shade trim back when blooms are

trim back when blooms are finished

purple-blue blooms with 5 pointed petals

Young stems are bright red

given the best conditions

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Umpqua Sky', California Lilac dry shade trim back when blooms areAn excellent native selection hails from southwestern Oregon, near the Umpqua River, from which it is named. A prolific bloomer with clouds of soft blue blooms during late spring. This fast growing, incredibly drought tolerant Ceanothus can be tree or shrub like depending on pruning and conditions. It will enjoy full sun to partial shade and tolerates clay soils well. A Xera Plants introduction. Mature size: 18 ft T x 9 ft W in 7 years Minimum