Holodiscus discolor Creambush (Rosaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Holodiscus discolor
Creambush
Deciduous shrub
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The Holodiscus discolor plant species is found in Western N. America. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Creambush. Some home gardeners know the variety as Sericotheca discolor. Spiraea discolor. S. ariaefolia.

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Latin Name:  Holodiscus discolor
Common Name:  Creambush
Family:  Rosaceae
Author:  (Pursh.)Maxim.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:  3

Habitat:  Woods and rocky places in California[71]. Streambanks and moist woods, canyons and hills from valleys to around 2,100 metres[212].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in a good loamy soil that does not become too dry in summer, in full sun or light shade[200]. A fast-growing plant[188], it thrives in thin woodland[11]. A very ornamental plant[1, 11], when fully dormant it is hardy to about -15°c[200], though the young growth in spring can be damaged by late frosts[K]. The flowers emit a perfume similar to meadowsweet[245].

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