California Lilac Bonsai

Ceanothus commonly known as california lilac offers almost everything a gardener could wish for in a shrub.

California lilac bonsai. Ceanothus shrubs can be either evergreen or deciduous so they must be pruned according to the type that you have. How to make bonsai lilac. Blooming season occurs during late winter and spring. Spanish flag west indian lantana jamaica mountain sage surinam tea plant larix.

The california mountain lilac measures between 8 and 11 tall and arrives in a 6 pot. An excellent plant for seaside and coastal locations as well as most other temperate climates. When a california lilac bursts into bloom it is a breathtaking sight to behold. A perfect gift for a bonsai enthusiast interested in colorful flowers.

Fast growing these desirable shrubs draw attention with their stunning flowers. Unsubscribe from bonsai garden. Evergreen or deciduous mounding or. List of species used in bonsai.

The california mountain lilac ceonothus features beautiful purple blooms and smaller sized deep green foliage. Ceanothus california lilac duration. You don t have to prune regularly but. Known also as blue blossom or mountain lilac it is perfect for the.

Japanese larch american larch tamarack ligustrum. The elongated clusters of very fragrant lavender pink flowers which fade to white stand out against the leaves which range from dark to lighter shades of green. Shrubby honeysuckles m to p. Ceanothus or california lilac is a popular evergreen to semi evergreen shrub with usually dark green foliage and masses of bright blue flowers in late spring and summer.

They appreciate a little more shelter in colder windier locations. Ceanothus or california lilac is a vibrant attractive flowering shrub native to north america and found across the west growing wild one of the facts on california lilac is that it is not a true lilac in the genus syringa but it does produce amazingly fragrant blooms from late spring into early summer in most regions this plant is easy to grow and trouble free. It blooms profusely in spring. Uc davis arboretum and public garden 33 666 views.

Botanical name common name example references maclura. This video shows a first repotting and pruning or common lilac or syringa vulgaris to make beautiful delicate bonsai. How to care for california lilac shrubs. The ceanothus or californian lilac is ideal for a sunny sheltered spot and produces beautiful blue white and pink flowers that will brighten up both borders and walls.

Indian lilac lantana camara. Free flowering lovely foliage ease of cultivation drought and salt tolerance. Jump to navigation jump to search list of species commonly used in. When and how to prune ceanothus.

Lilacs make great bonsai bonsai garden. You guessed it the california lilac ceanothus spp is native to california.