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Holodiscus discolor

Cream Bush, Ocean Spray

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

This shrub has elegant, dark green foliage with showy, cream colored flowers. Grows naturally on north facing slopes in moist areas.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Very Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Meadow, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Foundation

Special Uses

Screen, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.