Ocean spray
Holodiscus discolor
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Ocean spray is a native deciduous shrub prized for its delicate, feathery white flower plumes that appear in summer and persist as attractive seed heads. It is extremely drought-tolerant once established and thrives in poor soils where many other plants struggle.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Western North America
Native to: California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
'Copper Beauty' is prized for its distinctive rose-copper colored new growth and seed heads that deepen to red-brown tones.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Ocean spray is a native deciduous shrub prized for its delicate, feathery white flower plumes that appear in summer and persist as attractive seed heads. It is extremely drought-tolerant once established and thrives in poor soils where many other plants struggle.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Ocean spray grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Western North America
Native to: California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
'Copper Beauty' is prized for its distinctive rose-copper colored new growth and seed heads that deepen to red-brown tones.