Ocean Spray - Holodiscus discolor

Appearance

• Plant can grow 15 meters tall
• Leafs toothed and lobed
• Hairy beneath
• Flowers white, tiny

Habitat

• Well drained dry sites and rocky place
• Open forest

Growth Habit

• Full sun parcel shade
• Dry to moist sites
• Logged areas

Natural History

• Provides cover for small mammals and birds
• Called ‘ironwood'because the strength of its wood
• Natives drank a tea of it to help clear off chicken pox