Ceanothus arboreus - Island ceanothus

Description and Uses

Ceanothus arboreus (Island ceanothus) is a temperate shrub from Western North America . It is mainly grown for its ornamental crops , which have a medium shelf life. The crop is harvested by total removing. It starts flowering after 2 - 4 years. The yield will be n/a, but in its top season there will be a yield of n/a. Other crop types include; {missing data} . The {missing data} is used as {missing data} . The {missing data} is used as " {missing data} " with {missing data} (_ - _) as its significant phytochemical. There is {missing data} extracted by no extraction method from the shrub's {missing data} yielding 0% - 0% oil. The shrub's wood is called {missing data} and has a density of 450 - 600 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the shrub's growing speed is slow, it's energetic value is 3900 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is medium. After 7 years the shrub can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Ceanothus arboreus has a lifespan of 10 years.

Environmental limitations

The shrub is 9 meters tall with a crown of 5 meters wide. The shrub prefers a planting distance of 300 cm and a row distance of 300 cm. It is slow growing and intolerant to shade. Ceanothus arboreus has a deep root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi (endo-mycorrhiza). It is not able to fix nitrogen with "any bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s) "not applicable ". The shrub's flower-morphology is hermaphroditic and is pollinated by bees. Ceanothus arboreus is evergreen and not allelopathic and has no thorns.

Ceanothus arboreus thrives in an altitude of 0 to 500 meters above sea-level (temperate). The minimum temperature is -5°C; optimally between 16 - 26°C. The optimal rainfall is 850 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 400 - 900mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 6.0 - 8.0 in a soil texture of sand. To salt it is a bit tolerant to wind tolerant and to fire a bit tolerant.

Pests and Diseases

Ceanothus arboreus is susceptible to the following pests: . And it's susceptible to the following diseases: (missing data) , , .

Seed Propagation

Seeds are orthodox and can be stored for 10 months. There are approximative 0 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed: {missing data}