Ceanothus maritimus 'Valley Violet'
Ceanothus maritimus ‘Valley Violet’ in full bloom. Photo: L.R. Oki.
Summary
UC Davis is located in Davis, California, this site has a silty clay loam soil and plants are irrigated with potable water. More information about the field sites is located in the Nuts & Bolts section.
Valley Violet California lilac is a low-growing evergreen shrub with long arching branches arising from the center; these are smothered in deep lavender flowers from base to tip in very early spring. This particular ceanothus was introduced by the UC Davis Arboretum as a naturally occurring variety of this California native species. It is one of the most versatile of the genus with regard to soil tolerance and in our trial showed no difference in growth or quality between irrigation treatments.
Close-up of branches in bloom. Photo: SK Reid.
Basic Info
| Submitted by: | UC Davis Arboretum All-Stars |
| Site(s): | UC Davis |
| Trial Exposure: | Sun |
| Year evaluated: | 2007 |
| Height & Width after 2 years: | N/A |
| Reported Height & Width at maturity: | 2' x 4' |
| WUCOLS plant type: | Gc N A |
| Water Needs & WUCOLS Region: | Low - Region 2 |
| Mean Overall Appearance rating: (1-5 Scale, 5 is highest) | BR |
| Flowering Months: | Early Spring |
Growth and Quality Data
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California lilac foliage in summer. Photo: SK Reid.