*RETAIL - Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Black Diamond' Size:1g/$22 Pendant clusters of deep burgundy

Pendant clusters of deep burgundy bracts enclose white flowers late spring and summer and are a striking contrast with the leaves

Blair Haynes

late winter blooming Daphne

This from high elevation so should be hardy into USDA zone 6

10-15ft tall and half as wide

*RETAIL - Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Black Diamond' Size:1g/$22 Pendant clusters of deep burgundyThis variegated selection of the common coastal deerbrush, has striking leaves of yellow with green markings and medium blue flowers covering the branches in early spring, adding brightness to a shady spot. Forms a large shrub to small tree that can reach 15ft tall by 10ft easily where summer water is provided. Best in part shade, with protection from the western sun. Accepting of summer water and tolerant of summer drought slower growing as well.