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Horticultural selection from Ceanothus thyrsiflorus from Big sur in the central California coast. This large lilac has brilliant clusters of white flowers that appear profusely in spring. It is fast growing, with long arching branches.Although it is a selection from the central coast we have been observing its performance in an Escondido garden with a harsh inland climate and it has done extremely well. This lilac will tolerate heavy soil and some summer water. We recommend part shade in inland areas. This lilac is well suited as a pretty, natural screen. It will tolerate some pruning. You will enjoy the flowers in spring and songbirds will find it to be an attractive home!
'Snow flurry' is a horticultural selection from Big sur, central coast, Monterey Co.and was introduced by Joe solomone 1975. Grows best in sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soil. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and part shade in inland sites. Collected by Joseph solomone in 1975 on Big sur Coast.
Shrub
10 - 20 ft Tall
20 - 30 ft Wide
Rounded
Fast
Evergreen
Pleasant, Slight
White
Spring
Groundcover, Hedge
Partial Shade
Low
Moderate
25
Fast
sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soils.
Soil PH: 5.0 - 7.0
Tip pruning helps maintain a compact shape. Larger shrubs benefit from removal of leafless interior branches to open up structure and encourage new growth. Pruning is best done in dry season to prevent infection.
6*, 7*, 8*, 9*, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19*, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flannelbush (Fremontodendron spp.), Bush Poppy (Dendromecon rigida), Manzanitas (Arctostaphylos spp.), Coast Buckwheat (Eriogonum latifolium), Golden Yarrow (Eriophyllum confertiflorum), Sticky Monkeyflower (Diplacus aurantiacus), and various Rhus and Ribes species
Thanks to Moosa Creek Nursery and the Theodore Payne Foundation for sharing information about this plant