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Darmok N Jalad

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katbel

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I'd say Molly is correct that it is a Ceanothus. There are a number of different species and some of them grow to tree size.
I have three and the one which grew tall, like a tree, almost died: this winter we had a week at -18 C
The two smaller ones didn't care about the cold too much, just few branches are gone
A photo from last year, June.
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P.s The bloom scent is pure honey 💗
 

C0ncreteBl0nde

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I have three and the one which grew tall, like a tree, almost died: this winter we had a week at -18 C
The two smaller ones didn't care about the cold too much, just few branches are gone
A photo from last year, June. View attachment 2368101
P.s The bloom scent is pure honey 💗
Thank you for sharing that @katbel ; I live in the Pacific Northwest and used to garden quite a bit when I was younger but had never seen any flora such as this. Thank you all that contributed to my curiosity!
 
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Darmok N Jalad

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the pink ones are so pretty.
I agree there! There's one not far from home, and taking photos is no issue, too. Sadly, we had too many late frosts for many of the flowering ornamentals. The lilacs were toast (except our later blooming French variety), and the redbuds were sparse. Got warm too soon then hit the mid-20s in early April. :(
 

Ish

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I have three and the one which grew tall, like a tree, almost died: this winter we had a week at -18 C
The two smaller ones didn't care about the cold too much, just few branches are gone
A photo from last year, June. View attachment 2368101
P.s The bloom scent is pure honey 💗
That's a beautiful shrub and a lovely photo. Some of them are native to California while some are from further north and more used to the cold. -18°C is COLD though!
 
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