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Fendler's Buckbrush (Ceanothus fendleri) on the Front Range #754050
Asked June 04, 2021, 6:18 PM EDT
Arapahoe County Colorado
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Hello Carolyn,
Here's what I found in my research on your shrub, Fendler's Buckbrush (Ceanothus fendleri).
It is a native of Colorado! Therefore, you shouldn't have to worry about it becoming invasive. It is commonly found in the Pinon-Juniper woodland. So yes, it does do well with Pinus edulis. It is drought tolerant and rated to zone 4 hardiness. (You are probably in zone 4a or 4b. You can look it up here. https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/# )
Here is some more information about you shrub.
https://wnmu.edu/academic/nspages/gilaflora/ceanothus_fendleri.html
https://treesandshrubsonline.org/articles/ceanothus/ceanothus-fendleri/
https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Ceanothus_fendleri
Good luck,
Jeff C
You are welcome. Enjoy your planning!