Species Tobacco Ceanothus
light-yellow flowers with green leaves and stems

Tobacco Ceanothus

Ceanothus velutinus

Also Known As - Snowbrush Ceanothus,Mountain Balm,Buckbrush,Wild Lilac,Tobacco Brush
Tobacco Ceanothus (Ceanothus velutinus) is an evergreen shrub native to western North America. It is an attractive species with pale green foliage and bright, abundant clusters of white flowers. Once established, Tobacco Ceanothus is relatively drought tolerant and grows in a wide range of soils. It prefers well-drained sites and full sun. An extremely hardy species, it can reach heights of 15 feet and can tolerate some shade. The plant produces an aromatic scent and produces an abundance of delicate, but strongly fragrant, white blooms in the spring and summer months. Its relative ease of care, attractive appearance, and lack of disease make it a popular choice for a variety of garden and landscaping projects.

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5

Flowers:

White/Cream Flowers

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Soil:

Sand, Loam

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Tobacco Ceanothus (Ceanothus velutinus) should be watered regularly during the growing season. It should be watered deeply enough to thoroughly moisten the soil but be sure not to saturate the roots. Water once a week for younger plants and twice a week for mature plants. During the hot summer months, it may be necessary to water every 3 to 4 days. During winter, the frequency of watering should be reduced and the soil should only be kept moist.

sunlight

Tobacco Ceanothus should receive at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. However, it is important to note that it can tolerate some shade and still grow, but it will not reach its maximum size and flowering potential. Additionally, it is important to note that Tobacco ceanothus can be sensitive to extreme temperatures. In areas of extreme heat, it is best to provide some afternoon shade to protect the plant from the harsh sunlight.

pruning

Tobacco Ceanothus (Ceanothus velutinus) plants should be pruned in the late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Pruning should be done to remove dead, diseased, or damaged branches and to thin out the canopy of the plant to improve air circulation and light penetration. Generally, it is best to remove no more than one-third of the plant's canopy. Avoid pruning too severely as this may cause the plant to become stressed and may lead to dieback. Additionally, it is important to avoid pruning in the late summer or fall as this will leave the plant susceptible to winter damage.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
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Dec
Jan
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Mar
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May
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Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Tobacco Ceanothus typically start flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Tobacco Ceanothus typically start flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Hardiness Map