Ray Hartman Ceanothus

Zone 7-10
 
Beautiful large shrub rapidly grows 12 - 20 ft. tall and wide. 
 
Dark, shiny green foliage with large, medium blue spike-like flower clusters in the spring. Tolerates pruning and can be trained as a small tree or sheered to create a tall hedge. This selection is especially adaptable, tolerating heat, some summer water and drought. Plant in sun or very light shade.