Holodiscus discolor

From California Natives Wiki

Species Name: Holodiscus discolor
Common Name: Cream bush or Ocean spray

Attractive shrub, a choice plant. Bark turns dark red. Prune after bloom. Likes some water.

Plant Family: Rosaceae

Plant Type: Shrub

Height by Width: 10'h x 10'w

Growth Habit: Small dense shrub

Deciduous/Evergreen: Semi-Deciduous

Growth Rate: Moderate

Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Sun

Soil Preference: Rocky, and acidic

Water Requirements: Semi-moist

Cold Hardy to: Sub-tropical

Flower Season: Spring

Flower Color: Cream

Endangered?: Not Listed

Distribution: Northwestern California, High Sierra Nevada, Great Central Valley, Central Western California, Channel Islands, Western Transverse Ranges, San Gabriel Mtns, Peninsular Ranges.

Natural Habitat: Moist woodland edges, rocky slopes. Elevation: below 1800 meters.

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History

• Introduced into cultivation in California by Theodore Payne.
• From California Native Plants, Theodore Payne's 1941 catalog: "A loosely branching deciduous shrub 3 to 6 feet high with slender twigs and rounded deeply toothed leaves. Small creamy white flowers in large terminal plume-like panicles. Usually found in canyons in shade or partial shade. Gallon cans, 75c."

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