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Holodiscus discolor - Cream Bush
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Holodiscus discolor - Cream Bush
Photo by Jennifer Leech

Holodiscus discolor - Cream Bush
Photo by Jennifer Leech

Holodiscus discolor - Cream Bush
Photo by YBN Staff

Botanic Name: Holodiscus discolor
Common Name: Cream Bush
Size: 8'h x 8'w
Sun: Sun-Shade
H20: Occ.H2O/moist
Deer Resistant
Resistance: high
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Description:
Also known as Ocean Spray, this deciduous shrub tolerates both moist and dry situations, but grows larger with more shade and water, reaching up to 10 feet tall. It has large sprays of small creamy-white flowers in May and June, and its foliage gives off a pleasant scent when bruised. A native to the coast ranges, Sierra Nevadas and Rocky Mountains it is an adaptable plant and makes a good garden subject for our area.

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Yerba Buena Nursery
(650) 851-1668

19500 Skyline Blvd.
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Woodside, CA 94062
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