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I used to think the only hardy Ceanothus were on the ugly side, not so, this has lovely fluffy powder blue plumes that are showy indeed. The foliage texture is outstanding as well, and better still it flowers mid to late summer when there aren't a lot of flowering shrubs in bloom.

A lovely variegated form of thyrsiflorus, we doubt it will prove hardy here but should be great in warmer climates.

Michigan forms from near the northern limits of the species these are far tougher than most of the plants in general cultivation, if you want an indestructible redbud look no further.

Warped and twisted this has great potential for piercing body parts, the Dee Snyder of Quinces (what you don’t remember Twisted Sister?).

Another good white, ‘Nivalis’ is larger growing and more upright than ‘Jet Trail’.