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Plant specific values:
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Deer Brush (Ceanothus integerrimus) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Deer Brush

(Ceanothus integerrimus)

Deer Brush (Ceanothus integerrimus)

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Climate Requirements for Logan City, Australia

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 6" - 87" 49" Aquatic Aquatic
• High Temp. 52°F - 106°F 86°F Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. Excellent
• Low Temp. 7°F - 47°F 47°F OK, but your winter temperatures are warmer than normal for this plant OK
This plant may not grow well at your location - your precipitation is too high.

Summary

Ceanothus integerrimus, commonly known as Deer Brush, is a deciduous shrub native to the chaparral and forest margins of the Western United States, including California and Oregon, and extending into British Columbia, Canada. It typically grows 1–4 meters (3.3–13.1 ft) tall with an open ascending to erect branch habit, contributing to its use as a screen or informal hedge in garden settings. The stems are round and range from yellow to pale green, covered in small soft or straight stiff sharp hairs. Deer Brush is adorned with clusters of white, blue, or rarely pink flowers in the spring and early summer, which are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators. The fruit is a sticky, crested capsule that ejects seeds upon splitting, facilitating natural seed dispersal.

Deer Brush is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to fix nitrogen in the soil through symbiotic bacteria in its root nodules, enhancing soil fertility. Its low water requirements and adaptability to various soil drainage conditions make it a suitable choice for xeriscaping and native plant gardens. It is also used for erosion control due to its regenerative abilities through seed, shoot formation from the crown and stem, and layering. However, it should be noted that some Ceanothus species, including Deer Brush, may not resprout from the root after the crown has been burned in a fire, unlike many other chaparral species.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Shrub
  • Height: 3-10 feet
  • Width: 3-7 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: White, Blue
  • Flowering Season: Spring
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Low
  • Drainage: Fast, Medium

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Erosion Control, Fragrant, Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers

Natural Habitat

Chaparral and forest margins

Other Names

Common Names: Deerbrush Ceanothus

Scientific Names: Ceanothus integerrimus, Ceanothus integerrimus var. macrothyrsus, Ceanothus integerrimus var. californicus, Ceanothus integerrimus var. puberulus, Ceanothus nevadensis, Ceanothus integerrimus var. integerrimus, Ceanothus mogollonicus, Ceanothus peduncularis, Ceanothus puberulus

GBIF Accepted Name: Ceanothus integerrimus Hook. & Arn.