Holodiscus discolor
Description
Ocean Spray, Cream Bush, California Spiraea, Meadow Sweet. A deciduous shrub that normally grows to 4-5' but can grow to 7'. The 5" flower clusters are cream colored and fragrant from May-July. This plant likes partial shade, & some summer water. The flowers are edible. Ocean Spray makes sprays of tawny white on north slopes of the California coast ranges on into Idaho and Montana. It has a noticeable scent that is very sweet and agreeable from 20-30 feet. Up close it smells like old newspapers. Use away from the house in the background, along a shaded walk or as part of a north slope groundcover. We took some losses in the December 1990 frost. I think this plant is ok to about -20 F in an open non-snow covered area. Chicago Botanic Garden reports it growing ok there but having trouble with a black growth on the leaves because of high summer humidities. It seems to be deer proof. Very beautiful and fragrant as a replacement for Baby's Breath in bouquets.
Characteristics
Holodiscus discolor Cream Bush tolerates clay and serpentine.
Holodiscus discolor Cream Bush's foliage type is deciduous.
Holodiscus discolor Cream Bush's flower color is white, has a fragrance and is edible.
Communities
Communities for Holodiscus discolor Cream Bush:Chaparral, Mixed-evergreen Forest and Redwood Forest.
Ranges for Holodiscus discolor
| ph: | 6.00 to 8.00 |
|---|---|
| usda: | 5 to 10 |
| height[m]: | 3.00 to 2.00 |
| width[m]: | 1.00 to 2.00 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 77.00 to 163.00 |
Plants available Online
| Gallon | Price |
|---|---|
| 8 | $ 6.99 |
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