creambush
Also known as: ocean spray; shrubby meadowsweet
A strong growing deciduous shrub to a height of 4m, with oval-shaped, lobed grey-green leaves. In midsummer luxuriant pendulous plumes of tiny creamy white flowers appear
Scientific classification
- Species
- creambush (Holodiscus discolor)
- Genus
- Holodiscus
- Family
- Rosaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright · Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Autumn · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of creambush
Distribution map
Western Canada to Mexico
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of creambush
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creambush care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed as soon as ripe. Root semi-ripe cuttings in summer or propagate by layering in summer or autumn
Growing
GrowingGrows well in any well-drained, fertile, rich soil in sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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