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Ceanothus thyrsiflorus repens Tree

Name: Ceanothus thyrsiflorus repens Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: CTR.TG.5.1
Price: 50.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Small Californian Lilac

Tree top grafted at 60cm, 70-100cm, 5L pot

£50

£50 ~~£50~~

Despatched within 1-3 weeks

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 2 x 2 metres in 20 years

Foliage Green leaves year-round (evergreen)

Flowers Blue flowers in spring/summer

Position Full sun

Soil Well-draining / drought-tolerant

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Planting & Care

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Description

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus repens is a very small evergreen tree with panicles of pretty blue flowers that are popular with bees. Known more commonly as creeping blue blossom, it flowers through spring to early summer, whilst the glossy green foliage provides interest throughout the year.

Growing naturally as a spreading shrub, we have also grown Ceanothus repens with a clear stem to create a wonderful little lollipop tree. It is ideal for container planting or in borders to provide year round interest. Ceanothus require a fairly well drained soil in a sunny situation, that is not exposed to drying winds.

AKA Californian Lilac tree, Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. repens, Creeping Blue Blossom, Blueblossom

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Ceanothus require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

Ceanothus do not require a lot of pruning. Simply remove any dead, diseased or awkwardly placed branches from the tree as and when you see them.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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