| Botanical Name: |
Ceanothus x pallidus 'Marie Simon' |
| Form: |
Deciduous shrub |
| Sun Exposure: |
Partial Shade/Full Sun |
| Height/Habit: |
2 - 4' |
| Spread: |
2 - 4' |
| Spacing: |
3 - 4' |
| Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
| Foliage Type: |
Alternate oval leaves in dark green with toothed edges approximately 2" long appear on red stems. |
| Flower Form: |
Fluffy terminal flower heads made up of many 1/8" small flowers. |
| Flower Color: |
Soft pink |
| Flowering Date: |
Early summer, with sporadic blooming throughout the rest of summer. |
| Planting Requirements: |
Plant against a sunny wall to extend hardiness and protect against strong, cold winter winds. |
| Soil Requirements: |
Prefers light well drained soil, but will tolerate hot dry soils. |
| Growth Rate: |
Moderate to fast. |
| Unique Characteristics: |
Commonly called New Jersey Tea from the Revolutionary War times when tea was scarce and they used the Ceanothus leaves as a substitute for their tea. Has a somewhat rounded,bushy growth habit that makes it a perfect specimen for the landscape. Fluffy pink flower heads appear in late spring to early summer with sporadic blooming the rest of the season followed by attractive red capsules in fall. |
| Pruning: |
Early spring for this deciduous type. |
| Additional Information: |
Considered a short-lived shrub, can expect 5-10 year lifespan. Mulch and apply a well balanced fertilizer after pruning. |
