Ocean Spray, Cream Bush Holodiscus discolor

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Botanical Name:

Holodiscus discolor

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Holodiscus

Species:

discolor

Common Name:

Ocean Spray, Cream Bush

Seeds Per Pound:

2,270,000

Quantity:

4.58 lb

Germination:

40%

Germination Test Type:

estimate

Purity:

40%

Height:

12 feet

Collection Locale:

Montana

Crop Year:

2024

Minimum Hardiness Zone:

Harvest hemisphere:

Northern

In Stock: Available

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Holodiscus discolor

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1 packet (~ 0 seeds)

$5.95

1 oz (~ 141875 seeds)

$40.00

1 lb (~ 2270000 seeds)

$255.00

1 kg (~ 5004493 seeds)

$500.00

Characteristics

Plant with Fast Growth

Growing Info, follow in order:

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.

Stratification: cold stratify for 150 days.

Germination: surface sow and keep moist, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed.

Other: Full germination may take up to 180 days.

In a Nutshell:

* Holodiscus discolor is a shrub of western North America that is commonly known as ocean spray , creambush or ironwood . It is common in the Pacific Northwest where it is found in both openings and the forest understory at low to moderate elevations.

* Succeeds in a good loamy soil that does not become too dry in summer, in full sun or light shade. A fast-growing plant, it thrives in thin woodland. A very ornamental plant, when fully dormant it is hardy to about -15°c, though the young growth in spring can be damaged by late frosts. The flowers emit a perfume similar to meadowsweet. more...

* A decoction of the leaves has been used in the treatment of influenza. more...

Wiki description:

[ edit ] Description Leaves are 5-9 cm long and 4-7 cm broad (Anacortes, Washington). Holodiscus discolor is a fast-growing deciduous shrub growing to 5 m tall. Its alternate [ 5 ] leaves are small, 5–9 cm long and 4–7 cm broad, lobbed, juicy green when new. Cascading clusters of white flowers drooping from the branches give the plant its two common names. The flowers have a faint sweet, sugary scent. It bears a small, hairy fruit containing one seed which is light enough to be dispersed by wind.

Pfaf description:

Physical Characteristics Â Holodiscus discolor is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft) by 3 m (9ft) at a fast rate. It is hardy to zone 5. It is in flower in July, and the seeds ripen in October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils..It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.It requires moist soil.

Usda description:

More info on http://plants.usda.gov

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