Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Argentina, Chile
Types
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus, Ceanothus maritimus
Not available
Habitat
Hillside, Open Forest
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
10-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CEANOTHUS 'Cascade'
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
California Lilac
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
कैलिफोर्निया बकाइन
boxberry
In German
Kalifornien Lilac
boxberry
In French
Californie Lilas
boxberry
In Spanish
California lila
boxberry
In Greek
Καλιφόρνια Λιλά
boxberry
In Portuguese
California Lilac
boxberry
In Polish
Kalifornia Lilac
boxberry
In Latin
California Lilac
Burning
Phylum
Chlorophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rhamnaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Ceanothus
Gaultheria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gaultherieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of California Lilac and Boxberry
Season and care of California Lilac and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about California Lilac and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. California Lilac season is Spring and Boxberry season is Spring. The type of soil for California Lilac is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for California Lilac is Acidic, Neutral and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
California Lilac and Boxberry Physical Information
California Lilac and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. California Lilac height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of California Lilac and Boxberry are as follows:
California Lilac flower color: Blue
California Lilac leaf color: Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of California Lilac and Boxberry
Care of California Lilac and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. California Lilac pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer California Lilac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.