Ceanothus velutinus (Mountain Balm)

Ceanothus velutinus (Mountain Balm)

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Evergreen shrub, often thicket forming, 2-10 ft (0.6-3 m) tall, occasionally taller, round-topped.  Leaves alternate, simple, ovate to elliptic, 4-7 cm long, margin finely serrate, glossy green, sticky above, pale green and velvety below with minute hairs at first but becoming smooth, 3 prominent veins from the base; emit  a sickingly sweet odor in warm weather when chrushed.   Flowers small, white, in dense 5-13 cm long clusters (panicles).  Fruit 3 lobed, glandular, capsules, 3-4 mm, subglobose to triangular.
  • Height: 2-10 ft
  • Width: 
  • Watering needs: Drought resistant
  • Sun needs: Sun or partial shade
  • Soil needs: 
  • Bloom Time: May-June
  • Ripening Time: late June-early August
  • Portland Plant List (Backyard Habitat Certification): Yes

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