Redstem Ceanothus | Ceanothus sanguineus - Benton Soil And Water Conservation District

Redstem Ceanothus | Ceanothus sanguineus

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Deciduous, nitrogen-fixing shrub that emits spicy-sweet odor from leaves. Clustered flowers in late spring, early summer. Stems turn dark red with age. Also known as buckbrush.

Plant Details

Habitats	Oak Woodland, Upland Prairie and Savanna, Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland
Mature Height	up to 9'
Shade Preference	part shade, full sun
Soil Tolerance	Dry to moist, well-drained soil
Special Uses	Wildlife forage, cover and food; bank stabilization; ornamental.

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Oak Woodland

Oregon White Oaks dominate these woodlands and may support an open to moderately shrubby understory. Over thirty percent of the canopy shades the ground, but still filter light allowing oak seedling…

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Upland Prairie and Savanna

Upland prairies or open grasslands are among the most threatened ecosystems in Oregon. Historically, they occurred across the Willamette Valley and are vegetated by perennial grasses and annual or…

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Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland

Mixed hardwoods and conifers characterize this habitat which is widespread in western Oregon in the medium elevations of the hills of the Coast Range. Precipitation is higher in this habitat than in…