Ceanothus leucodermis, Chapparal Whitethorn california It is best to shear

It is best to shear these plants lightly several times a year to remove old flowers and maintain density

such as California Larkspur (Delphinium californicum)

Filtered / Partial Sun

keep them dense and trim spent flowering branches before they seed in April or May

Alkali Goldenbush (Isocoma acradenia)

Ceanothus leucodermis, Chapparal Whitethorn california It is best to shearChapparal Whitethorn A shrub in the buckthorn Rhamnaceae family that grows up to thirteen feet tall and seven feet wide. It has white bark and blue flowers that bloom in spring. It is an excellent choice for soil stabilization because of it's extensive root system. Plant with: Ceanothus tomentosus, Ceanothus tomentosus, Ceanothus crassifolius, Scrub Oak species, Rhamnus crocea Chaparral whitethorn Plant in full sun Best in well draining dry rocky soil