Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Cool Blue' Location:GTN RH North adding striking color to shaded

adding striking color to shaded garden spaces well into summer

A tall and narrowly upright accent tree covered in attractive white flowers in spring followed by small inedible fruit

The foliage often turns tan in fall

attractive tiered habit as well

The tiny needles remain green throughout the winter

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Cool Blue' Location:GTN RH North adding striking color to shadedCeanothus thyrsiflorus 'Cool Blue' California Lilac is a compact evergreen shrub featuring an upright, mounding to spreading growth habit. Its dark green leaves are edged with broad, irregular silvery margins that beautifully frame the delicate light blue flowers appearing in spring. Ideal for mass planting, this shrub also works well as a low barrier, a standout specimen, or an accent in rock gardens and containers.