Holodiscus discolor
Cream Bush, Ocean Spray
Description
This shrub has elegant, dark green foliage with showy, cream colored flowers. It 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
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry
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:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.