Botanical Name: Ceanothus 'Dark Star' Add
Common Name: California Lilac  
Plant photo of: Ceanothus 'Dark Star'
California Native Plant
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Blue

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

Black

 

Fruit Season

Summer

Information by: Tom Deyerle
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  • Description

  • Notes

The 'Dark Star' grows to 4-6' tall and 6-8' wide, producing small, rounded clusters of dark blule flowers from light burgundy buds that appear in spring. Its habit is compact, with small, warty leaves growing to only 1/2" long. -Monterey Bay Nursery