Buckbrush

Ceanothus cuneatus, Rhamnaceae

Zones

7–10

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Creeping Oregon GrapeMahonia repens

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

California BuckwheatEriogonum fasciculatum

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Cascade Oregon GrapeMahonia nervosa

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Post OakQuercus stellata

Both are deep-rooted woody species that compete for water resources, with potential allelopathic interference

Limber PinePinus flexilis

Ceanothus species can produce compounds that inhibit conifer seedling establishment and growth

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationErosion ControlFire-Adapted Landscaping

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Soap Making

Common Questions

What zones does Buckbrush grow in?

Buckbrush grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

Is Buckbrush a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Buckbrush is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Buckbrush?

Good companions for Buckbrush include Creeping Oregon Grape, California Buckwheat, Cascade Oregon Grape.

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