Ceanothus 'Puget Blue', otherwise known as the California Wild Lilac Trees, produce ovate and wrinkled blue leaves with shiny green foliage during their flourishing season. These dense and bushy trees will require annual pruning to encourage fresh growth for the following year. Californian Lilac trees are very low maintenance and can tolerate harsh weather condition if provided the correct shelter and protection. Be sure to plant in well-drained moist soil and water regularly until settled and established in their new location. You can repot the tree, however, it’s not necessary - It's just down to what decorative look you would like in your garden. Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth. Ceanothus 'Puget Blue', also known as the Californian Lilac, are lush evergreen ornamental trees which display simple leaves accompanied by small, blue pink or white flowers in terminal clusters. The trees have a bushy and upright habit, so are ideal to position in small gardens, patios, borders or mixed containers. Plant Ceanothus trees during either the Spring or Autumn seasons with moist, well-drained soil - preferable loam, clay or sand-based soils. The tree will have the best opportunity to thrive and develop in sunny but sheltered areas. Peak flourishing time for the 'Puget Blue' is through the Summer months and the flowers will be sweetly fragrant, attracting bees, butterflies and other pollinating wildlife to your garden. The 'Puget Blue' Tree requires little maintenance due to their hardy and compact structure. To achieve the most colourful foliage, prune back the branch tips annually by around 15cm towards the later stage of flourishing season to encourage fresh, variegated growth for the following season. Ceanothus trees are valued all year round for their stunning display of vibrant coloured leaves and foliage. Emerging in Spring with maturing shades green with little hints of blue and white, giving it a fresh look for you garden. As the tree progresses through the Summer months, the beautiful light/dark blue colours will begin to dominate the tree - making it very pleasing to the eye. Due to being evergreen, the tree will keeps it leaves all year round!