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Deciduous shrub, 3-10 ft tall, loosely branched, branches red or purplish. Redstem ceanothus flowers are small, white or pinkish, in clusters up to 4 cm long. They prefer sun or partial shade and do best in dry or moist well-drained soil. With no leaves, the reddish stems are attractive in a winter landscape. Description from Oregon State University
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