Californian Lilac
Latin Name : Ceanothus sp.
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Mostly evergreen, some semi-evergreen, these shrubs commonly have blue flowers in a variety of shades which bloom in summer time. Some even make small trees.
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… and here’s one that isn’t blue but white
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Ceanothus boasts some larger growing small trees ….
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And some varieties will allow you to grow a faily decent hedge
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This variegated variety has the spectacular name of ‘Pershore Zanzibar’