Ceanothus sanguineus (Oregon Tea Tree) Size:3" x 9" SE branched cluster comprised of many

branched cluster comprised of many star shaped pinkish-white flowers

Great for soil stabilization especially near stream banks

Tolerates seasonal flooding and drought once established

Landscape Use and Ecological Function: Found in the northern latitudes of North America

Sun needs: full sun to part shade

Ceanothus sanguineus (Oregon Tea Tree) Size:3" x 9" SE branched cluster comprised of manyPlant Description: A loosely branched, upright, medium sized shrub. Stems are greenish when young turning purplish to a deep red color with age. The dense clusters of white to pink flowers are very fragrant and up to 4 inches long. Fruit is a 3 lobed smooth capsule. Leaves are thin, dark green, and oval shaped with serrated margins, paler below, and have the distinctive three veins of the ceanothus genus. The leaves and bark of this plant are edible.