Status:
valid
Authors:
Hoover & Roof
Source:
cmp
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Four Seasons 2(1): 4 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591908
Common Names
- Ceanothus hearstiorum
- Hearstiorum Ceanothus
- Ceanothus Shrub
Description
Ceanothus hearstiorum (also called Hearst's Ceanothus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to California, growing in chaparral and woodlands. It has small, glossy green leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring.
Uses & Benefits
Ceanothus hearstiorum is a species of shrub native to California and Oregon. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or screen. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ceanothus hearstiorum is a small, white or light blue flower. The seed is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ceanothus hearstiorum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a well-drained medium. Once rooted, the cuttings should be potted up and grown on in a cold frame or greenhouse until they are large enough to be planted out.
Where to Find Ceanothus hearstiorum
Ceanothus hearstiorum can be found in California, Oregon, and Baja California.
Ceanothus hearstiorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ceanothus hearstiorum?
Ceanothus hearstiorum
What is the family of Ceanothus hearstiorum?
Rhamnaceae
What is the common name of Ceanothus hearstiorum?
Hearst's ceanothus
Species in the Ceanothus genus
Ceanothus americanus,
Ceanothus arboreus,
Ceanothus arcuatus,
Ceanothus bakeri,
Ceanothus bolensis,
Ceanothus buxifolius,
Ceanothus caeruleus,
Ceanothus confusus,
Ceanothus connivens,
Ceanothus cordulatus,
Ceanothus crassifolius,
Ceanothus cuneatus,
Ceanothus cyaneus,
Ceanothus dentatus,
Ceanothus depressus,
Ceanothus divergens,
Ceanothus diversifolius,
Ceanothus fendleri,
Ceanothus ferrisiae,
Ceanothus flexilis,
Ceanothus foliosus,
Ceanothus fresnensis,
Ceanothus gloriosus,
Ceanothus griseus,
Ceanothus hearstiorum,
Ceanothus herbaceus,
Ceanothus humboldtensis,
Ceanothus impressus,
Ceanothus incanus,
Ceanothus integerrimus,
Ceanothus jepsonii,
Ceanothus lemmonii,
Ceanothus leucodermis,
Ceanothus lobbianus,
Ceanothus lorenzenii,
Ceanothus maritimus,
Ceanothus martini,
Ceanothus masonii,
Ceanothus megacarpus,
Ceanothus mendocinensis,
Ceanothus microphyllus,
Ceanothus ochraceus,
Ceanothus oliganthus,
Ceanothus ophiochilus,
Ceanothus otayensis,
Ceanothus palmeri,
Ceanothus papillosus,
Ceanothus parryi,
Ceanothus parvifolius,
Ceanothus pauciflorus,
Species in the Rhamnaceae family
Adolphia californica,
Adolphia infesta,
Alphitonia pomaderroides,
Alphitonia carolinensis,
Alphitonia excelsa,
Alphitonia ferruginea,
Alphitonia franguloides,
Alphitonia incana,
Alphitonia macrocarpa,
Alphitonia marquesensis,
Alphitonia neocaledonica,
Alphitonia petriei,
Alphitonia philippinensis,
Alphitonia ponderosa,
Alphitonia whitei,
Alphitonia zizyphoides,
Alphitonia oblata,
Alvimiantha tricamerata,
Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis,
Ampelozizyphus amazonicus,
Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum,
Araracuara vetusta,
Auerodendron acuminatum,
Auerodendron acunae,
Auerodendron cubense,
Auerodendron glaucescens,
Auerodendron jamaicense,
Auerodendron martii,
Auerodendron northropianum,
Auerodendron pauciflorum,
Auerodendron reticulatum,
Auerodendron truncatum,
Bathiorhamnus capuronii,
Bathiorhamnus dentatus,
Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus,
Bathiorhamnus reticulatus,
Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis,
Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus,
Bathiorhamnus louvelii,
Berchemia annamensis,
Berchemia arisanensis,
Berchemia barbigera,
Berchemia brachycarpa,
Berchemia burmanniana,
Berchemia cinerascens,
Berchemia compressicarpa,
Berchemia discolor,
Berchemia edgeworthii,
Berchemia elmeri,
Berchemia flavescens,