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Buckbrush
Ceanothus cuneatus
In the United States:
Native
· also called wedgeleaf ceanothus
Honeybees forage intensively on buckbrush for its plentiful nectar and pollen, especially valuable as an early-season source when other blooms are scarce. Peak flowering occurs in clusters of small white flowers over several weeks in spring. The shrub is highly drought-tolerant in well-drained soils but may need staking or protection from deer on young growth.
| Nectar | high |
|---|---|
| Pollen | high |
| Bloom (US) | March–May |
| Duration | ~30 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |