Ceanothus integerrimus var. macrothyrsus - Deer Brush (Plant) Size:1G this smaller oak was identified

this smaller oak was identified as a species in 1981

Considered very garden tolerant

Highly recommended as a screen or hedge

are leading the effort to increase the population of other highly efficient pollinators: One mason bee can produce twelve pounds of cherries

Ceanothus integerrimus var. macrothyrsus - Deer Brush (Plant) Size:1G this smaller oak was identifiedUnusual deciduous lilac. Color of flowers varies from white to blue or even pink. Discovered by David Douglas in the 1830's and introduced into the nursery trade in 1850 (Fross). Performs best at high elevations. Plant Characteristics Family Name Rhamnaceae Species Name Ceanothus integerrimus var. macrothyrsus Common Name Deer Brush Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast