Wild lilac

Planted last month with Brisbane box (visible at far left), these little lilacs got a straightening today due to uneven settling caused by the rains. Hopefully I didn't tear any young roots. Notice broken fence blocks -- neighbor poured concrete yesterday and workers were careless. What a shame.


Ceanothus griseus "Louis Edmunds"

A native evergreen shrub; moderate to fast growth to 5-8 feet in height with an 8-12 foot spread; larger spread with age. One inch clusters of medium to vivid sea-blue flowers bloom in early spring. Glossy, dark green, 1-inch foliage. Plant in full sun to part shade. Tolerant of heavy soil and summer water. Once established, best with little to no summer water; over watering causes root rot. Tip prune when young to develop fullness and height. Longer lived than what Sunset states. Not reliably deer resistant.

From East Bay Nursery @ $30 each.