McDonnell Nursery
Orinda, CA 94563 925-254-3713
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| Price | NO |
- 18 ratings
- 81% gave a "superior" overall rating
- - Prices 6% higher than average
- Compare 102 nearby garden centers
- "nice family run nursery. not exactly cheap, but if you buy strategically, it's okay"
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Feb 18, 2026