Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
discolor
ID:
1014488

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pursh) Maxim.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 6: 254 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001013826

Common Names

  • Ocean Spray
  • Ironwood
  • Cream Bush

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Uses & Benefits

Holodiscus discolor is a deciduous shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for erosion control, as a windbreak, and as a habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Holodiscus discolor has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are reddish-brown with three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Holodiscus discolor is a deciduous shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be about 4-6 inches long and should have at least two nodes. Place the cuttings in moist soil and keep them in a warm, sunny spot. They should root in about 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Holodiscus discolor

Holodiscus discolor can be found in the western United States, from California to Texas.

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-588: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Frederick Traugott Pursh (1774-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursh' in the authors string.