Odd root nodes on California Lilac 'Ceanothus'

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RikerBear Seattle, WA(Zone 8b) May 21, 2005

Anyone know what these odd root nodes are on my Ceanothus? Had to move it today and found these attached in various areas of the root ball.

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RikerBear Seattle, WA(Zone 8b) May 21, 2005

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RikerBear Seattle, WA(Zone 8b) May 21, 2005

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lizh N.C. Mts., NC(Zone 6b) May 24, 2005

You ask hard questions. LOL

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RikerBear Seattle, WA(Zone 8b) May 24, 2005

LOL! I actually think I found the answer....supposedly they're nitrogen nodules.
'A nitrogen-fixing bacteria called Frankia forms root nodules on Ceanothus.
http://www.laspilitas.com/plants/182.htm

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