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Carpenteria californica
Carpenteria californica Torr.
Bush Anemone, Tree Anemone, Tree-anemone
Hydrangeaceae (Hydrangea Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: caca17
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
An evergreen shrub, 4-8 ft. by 5 ft., with narrow, dark-green, glossy leaves. The showy, single, 2-3 in. wide, anemone-like flowers are fragrant and glistening white.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate
Inflorescence: Cyme
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Height 6-15 feet, spread 4-6 feet.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Bloom Notes: Flower white with yellow stamens.
Distribution
USA: CANative Distribution: Fresno Co., CA
Native Habitat: Dry, wooded, granite ridges & slopes; 1500-4000 ft.
Growing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Dry, granitic soils.
Conditions Comments: Do not overwater or overfeed this plant as it will grow rank with too much care. Deer generally ignore bush anemone.
Benefit
Use Ornamental: Introduced to cultivation around 1875.Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Fragrant Flowers: yes
Deer Resistant: High
Propagation
Propagation Material: Seeds , Softwood CuttingsDescription: Seed germination without treatment is excellent. Sow thinly. Seedling damp off easily. This species may also be increased using suckers or cuttings from young stems.
Commercially Avail: yes
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA
Bibliography
Bibref 841 - Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants (2006) Burrell, C. C.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Carpenteria californica in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Carpenteria californica in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Carpenteria californica
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff