Ceanothus cuneatus (Buckbrush)

Ceanothus cuneatus (Buckbrush) is a rounded to sprawling, evergreen shrub boasting a profusion of rounded clusters of tiny, fragrant creamy-white flowers in early to mid-summer. The flowers are sometimes tinted strongly with blue or lavender. The flowers give way to small capsules, which contain three shiny dark seeds. They will be dispersed when the capsule explodes and propels them some distance. Birds and small mammals feed on the seeds. The small bluish-green leaves are stiff and fleshy and may be slightly toothed along the edges. Due to its fast-growing nature and nitrogen-fixing capabilities, Buckbrush is an excellent pioneer species for new landscapes. It is also a valuable evergreen shrub for pollinator hedgerows. Buckbrush is an important species for pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Is also an important cover species for wildlife due to its size and abundance of branchlets.

• Grows up to 5-12 ft. tall and wide (150-360 cm).
• Thrives in dry, rocky, sharply drained soils in full sun. Tolerates serpentine soils. Drought tolerant.
• Excellent plant for bank stabilization, hedges, bird gardens, butterfly gardens, and bee gardens.
• No serious pest or disease issues. Deer Resistant
• Propagate by seed (after scarification and stratification), semi-hard cuttings in the summer, or root cuttings in the late fall to early winter.
• Native to California and Oregon.