Status:
valid
Authors:
Roof
Source:
cmp
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Four Seasons 2(3): 17 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592104
Common Names
- Van Rensselaer's Ceanothus
- Van Rensselaer Ceanothus
- Van Rensselaer Blueblossom
Description
Ceanothus vanrensselaeri (also called Van Rensselaer's ceanothus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to California, typically found in chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitats. It grows up to 2m tall and has small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ceanothus vanrensselaeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ceanothus vanrensselaeri has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ceanothus vanrensselaeri is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall and wide. It is native to California and is hardy in USDA zones 7-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Ceanothus vanrensselaeri
Ceanothus vanrensselaeri can be found in dry, rocky soils in the western United States and Canada.
Ceanothus vanrensselaeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ceanothus vanrensselaeri?
Ceanothus vanrensselaeri
What is the common name of Ceanothus vanrensselaeri?
Van Rensselaer's Ceanothus
What is the optimal soil type for Ceanothus vanrensselaeri?
Well-drained, moist, acidic soil
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,