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Holodiscus discolor

Ocean Spray

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Information by: W-E plants for the Willamette Valle        Photographer:

 

Description

This Oregon native is a deciduous broadleaf shrub that reaches 4-8' tall and 3-6' wide. This shrub grows upright and erect. Leaves are gray-green and slightly toothed on margins. During summer, soft creamy-white clusters of flowers hang on branch ends, followed by small brown seed clusters. This shrub does best in full sun with well-draining soil. Established plants tolerate drought. Though not long-lived, this plant is glorious when blooming and provides shelter for birds and small mammals, including tree frogs. Birds and squirrels eat seeds that persist through winter. This plant can be used as a windbreak.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Width Range

6-12'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Winter

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Cascade, Erosion Control, Wind Break

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.