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Oceanspray

Holodiscus discolor

Illustration of Oceanspray

Oceanspray is a shrub for structure, suited to full sun to partial shade and loam or sandy soil, flowering Jun, Jul, Aug.

TypeShrub
Mature height300 cm
Spread240 cm
Aspectfull sun to partial shade
FoliageDeciduous
HardinessUSDA 5a-9b
Pollinator-friendlyYes
Pet-safeNot confirmed

Where to use it in a border

At around 300 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 240 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 5a to 9b, so check it suits your area before planting.

It appears in our lists of full sun, sandy soil, pollinator-friendly plants.

Border Builder uses Oceanspray's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.

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Flowering through the year

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Worth knowing

Good companions

Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:

Garden styles

Coastal Native Wildlife garden Woodland

Sources

Bloom timing and hardiness drawn from: