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Ceanothus ‘Concha’ leaves. Cindy Watter photo

Ceanothus ‘Concha’ belongs in California gardens

Four years ago, I wrote a column about my newly planted Ceanothus ‘Concha.’ I had chosen large plants over less costly small ones because, at my age, deferred gratification didn’t make much sense.  Well, I am still here, and so are my Ceanothus, which are now four feet tall and three feet wide and currently […]

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