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Yankee Point California Lilac
Ceanothus 'Yankee Point'
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Ceanothus griseus horizontalis 'Yankee Point' is a popular California Lilac due to its fast-growth and lush green appearance. 'Yankee Point' can quickly cover an area and is one of the best Ceanothus shrubs to use, growing 2-3 feet tall and up to 10 feet wide. Space your Yankee Point Ceanothus 10 ft. apart when planting. If planted too closely together, Yankee Point will grow taller, creating mounds up to 5 feet tall.
This drought-tolerant, evergreen, California native Ceanothus attracts wildlife and pollinators. Butterflies love it, and so do deer! If you have a deer problem, use Ceanothus 'Joyce Coulter' instead. ‘Yankee Point’ looks good as a flowering accent plant, a ground cover, or a low hedge in any garden setting. A great plant for coastal gardens and seaside conditions, and is useful for erosion control on slopes. Prune for desired shape and to encourage dense growth.
Yankee Point California Lilac is a durable, easy-to-grow, low-maintenance plant with glossy dark green leaves and bright blue flower clusters that bloom in late winter to spring. Its versatility and hardiness make it an excellent addition to any California garden, providing year-round beauty and ecological benefits. Whether used for aesthetic purposes or functional landscaping, Ceanothus griseus horizontalis 'Yankee Point' is a reliable and attractive choice for gardeners looking to enhance their outdoor space.
What light and soil conditions best suit it?
Full sun yields the best flowering and compact growth. It can tolerate light shade but will bloom less. The soil must be well-draining, lean to moderately fertile — it dislikes heavy, waterlogged soils.
How should I water it?
During the first year, water moderately to help roots establish. Thereafter, allow the soil surface to dry between deep waterings. In many climates, rainfall will suffice after establishment.
How and when should I prune “Yankee Point”?
Prune lightly right after flowering to shape and remove spent blooms. Avoid heavy cuts into old woody growth — many Ceanothus types don’t recover well from deep pruning into old wood.
What climate, hardiness zones, and temperature tolerance does it have?
Many Ceanothus cultivars are hardy in USDA zones ~7–10 (depending on local microclimates). It tolerates mild frost, but severe freezes or prolonged cold may damage or kill the plant unless protected.
Seasonality
Mature height
1-3 ft.
Mature Width
8-10 ft.
Sun exposure
Watering
Low
Grows Well in Zones
Flowering Season
Attracts Wildlife
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators, Birds
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