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California Lilac Wartleaf Ceanothus

Ceanothus papillosus roweanus

Price range: $22.00 through $32.00

The largest of our range of California Lilacs.  Frost and drought hardy evergreen nitrogen fixing shrub providing a stunning show of blue flowers in spring which attracts bees by the hive-load! Ht 2.5m x 2.5m.

A Kahikatea Farm favourite!

Cultivation

Full sun, any soil type as long as it’s not waterlogged.

Uses

Fantastic bee plant, great on banks and hot, dry hillsides or for hedging. Can be eaten by stock but best for emergency fodder only as the shrubs won’t recover if browsed or pruned too hard.

Medicinal Uses

None that we can be sure of, although the true species Ceanothus americanus was used medicinally by indigenous peoples of North America and is still used by herbalists today.

History / Folklore / Further Info

Shipping Advice

N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details. 

Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.

Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.

Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.

Medical disclaimer

Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.

We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.

Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have. 

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