Fendler's Ceanothus

Ceanothus fendleri, Rhamnaceae

Zones

4–8

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

OshaLigusticum porteri

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Shrubby SophoraSophora flavescens

Nitrogen Fixation

Hairy Mountain MintPycnanthemum pilosum

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Country MallowSida cordifolia

Fendler's ceanothus has extensive root systems and may produce allelopathic compounds that inhibit nearby herbaceous plants like country mallow.

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationMedicinal Bark And Root HarvestErosion ControlWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Flowers

Medicinal Uses

Lymphatic CleanserBlood PurifierSkin ConditionsRespiratory Ailments

Common Questions

What zones does Fendler's Ceanothus grow in?

Fendler's Ceanothus grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

Is Fendler's Ceanothus a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Fendler's Ceanothus is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Fendler's Ceanothus?

Good companions for Fendler's Ceanothus include Osha, Shrubby Sophora, Hairy Mountain Mint.

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