Ceanothus rigidus 'Snowball' - Snowball Monterey Ceanothus (Plant) Size:5G restricted to a small patch

restricted to a small patch of serpentine soil on Tiburon Peninsula in Marin County

It has interesting pale yellow-green foliage and flowers

Includes 220 new color photographs and 123 detailed drawings

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Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Eastern Peninsular Ranges

Ceanothus rigidus 'Snowball' - Snowball Monterey Ceanothus (Plant) Size:5G restricted to a small patchThis introduction by Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden was originally selected by Lester Rowntree. Stiff, arching branches become draped in snow white flowers as early as January. Plant Characteristics Family Name Rhamnaceae Species Name Ceanothus rigidus 'Snowball' Common Name Snowball Monterey Ceanothus Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color White, Cream Flowering Months