• 9 years ago
• Posted in:Rhamnaceae
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• Author: Ayishah Chui
• Tags: Attracts bees, Evergreen, Flower - Spring, Shrub, Week 08

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Common Name —— California lilac
Family —————— Rhamnaceae
Hardiness Zone —— 7 – 9
Form ——————— shrub
Height/Spread ——– 1.5 – 3.0 m / 3.0 – 4.0 m
Water ——————– medium
Soil ———————– moist; well-drained
Sunlight —————- full sun to part shade
Leaves —————— evergreen; alternate; 2 cm long; ovate; dark green; glossy
Flower —————— late spring; blue; small; cluster
Fruit ——————— dry fruit; 3 seeded capsules; red to black
Limitation ————-short lived when carelessly pruned
Strength —————- wind, salt tolerant
Use ———————– as hedge, screen; in urban garden, wildlife garden
ID ————————- distinct flower

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