Plant Description
Holodiscus discolor
Oceanspray is an adaptable shrub with frothy white blossoms that gave it its name. The flowers attract a wide variety of pollinators and the structure of this shrub provides good bird habitat.
Oceanspray has cascading white blooms and green leaves.
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
| Characteristic | Plant Information |
|---|---|
| Height at 20 yrs | 3 ft |
| Mature Height | 12 ft |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Life Span | Perennial |
| Moisture Use | Moderate-High |
| Drought Tolerance | Low-Moderate |
| Deer Browse | Yes |
| Wildlife Value | Flowers are good for a variety of pollinators |
| Timber Value | None |
| Resprout Ability | Potential to resprout after wildfire or cutting |
| Hardiness | USDA Zones 5-10 |
| Flower Color | White |
| Bloom Time | June-August |
| Habitat | Alongside streams, open forests |
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
| Classification | Scientific Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Clade | Tracheophytes |
| Clade | Angiosperms |
| Class | Rosids |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Holodiscus |
| Species | H. discolor |
