Ceanothus plants have a very interesting growth pattern, if you can call it a pattern at all. The limbs and stems shoot straight out in all directions. They can be shaped by pruning but that should only be done after the blooming season since winter pruning is likely to result in unintended removal of the stems that are just about to flower.

These are desirable plants in the garden boasting fragrant flowers, tolerance of garden conditions and attracting all sorts of wildlife. One thing to note, they really hate fertilizer and summer water. They are drought tolerant and should be treated so.