California native grows in a broad, reaching habit. Large, contorted branches covered with lobed, dark green leaves feature light undersides. A favorite shade or lawn tree for waterwise, native landscapes. Trained into a standard, single trunk form.
Plant with California Wild Lilac
Characteristics
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Landscape Size: 70' tall, 70' wide
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Water Needs: Low
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Sunset Zone: 3-9, 11-24
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Growth Habit: Rounded, Upright
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Growth Rate: Moderate
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Attributes: Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Attracts Butterflies, Cold Hardy, Waterwise
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods.
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices
Visit: National County Extension Offices
Green Thumb Guide
Flourishes in well draining, enriched soil. Prune sparingly to remove dead or dying branches. Feed with an all purpose fertilizer in spring before new growth appears.
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