Shrubs

Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray)

Holodiscus discolor

Also known as Oceanspray (PNW Native)

$11.95

Size

SunFull sun to part shade
💧WaterLow
🌡Zones5-9
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Holodiscus discolor (Ocean Spray), 'Ocean Spray', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.

Holodiscus discolor is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.

Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.

For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.

Plant Details

Botanical
Holodiscus discolor
Common name
Oceanspray (PNW Native)
Mature size
8-12 ft tall × 6-10 ft wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Early summer (June–July)
Bloom color
Pink, White
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Plant in well-drained soil on the drier side; excellent for slopes, rocky sites, and forest-edge conditions. Low water once established. Leave dried seed-head sprays on the shrub through winter for texture and wildlife. Prune lightly after flowering to shape; avoid removing more than one-third of growth.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Native bees, Butterflies
  • Wildlife: Bird habitat, Pollinator support
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