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Tuxedo® Ceanothus
Tuxedo® Ceanothus Tuxedo® Ceanothus

Introduction

Tuxedo® Ceanothus is an exciting new introduction of the native California Lilac. This selection is notable for its almost black foliage, a true breakthrough in Ceanothus breeding.

Tuxedo is an upright selection with an open well branched habit.  It responds well to pruning and will make a dramatic garden specimen.  Tuxedo will grow to approximately 8 feet tall by 8 feet wide.  Tuxedo is a summer blooming variety with lavender blue flowers.  Plants will bloom sporadically through warmer months but reach their full flowering potential in fall.

Key Features

  • Glossy, deep purple/black foliage
  • Beautiful powder blue flowers
  • Eye-catching when planted next to variegated foliages
  • Long bloom season
  • Drought tolerant

Suggested Uses

Outstanding as a landscape accent or screen

Growth Habit

Upright

Mature Height

8ft tall

Spacing

Space 8 feet apart

Hardiness

Hardy in USDA zone 8 to USDA zone 10

Flowering Period

Summer through to fall

Flower Color

Lavender blue flowers

Fragrance

Not fragrant

Foliage

Very dark purple/black evergreen foliage

Light Needs

Plant in sun or partial sun

Water Needs

Requires excellent drainage, drought tolerant

 

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