Oceanspray

Holodiscus discolor

close up of oceanspray's tiny white flowers in a cluster

Plant Description

Oceanspray is a vase-shaped deciduous shrub with creamy white explosions of tiny cascading flowers. It provides excellent habitat for pollinators and butterflies. Oceanspray is tolerant of a wide variety of conditions including drought and shade.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Shrub
Habitats	Bottomland forests Gardens Little Habitats Oak savannas Oak woodlands Residential yards Riparian areas Riparian forests Upland prairies
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Dry to moist
Special Uses	Attracts birds Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Autumn color Blooms July Blooms June Blooms May Deciduous Drought tolerant Erosion control Flowering Flowers white Good for rock garden Good for shady woodland garden Herbaceous Ornamental Perennial Produces nectar Produces pollen Produces seeds Provides soil stabilization Provides wildlife habitat Woody
Shade Preference	Full sun Part shade
Mature Height	to 15'