Oceanspray - Holodiscus discolor
This deciduous shrub is native to the western United States and Canada, thriving in forests, meadows, and along streambanks. Typically reaching heights of 6 to 10 feet, it features arching branches adorned with serrated, green leaves that turn yellow in the fall. In late spring to early summer, Oceanspray produces abundant clusters of creamy white flowers that have a distinctive cascading appearance, attracting various pollinators, including bees and butterflies. This resilient shrub adapts well to different soil types and is often used for erosion control and naturalized landscaping.
Oceanspray
Size: 3’-20’ in height and 4’-15’ spread
Growing Conditions: sun to part shade and moist to seasonally dry soil, tolerates a variety of soil types, drought tolerant once established, spreads by seed
Features: profusions of showy, creamy flower clusters from branch tips, grows quickly, attracts bees, butterflies, moth and butterfly larval host plant, provides food, cover, and nesting sites for birds