Holodiscus discolor, Ocean Spray Size:3 qt deer resistant

deer resistant

Leaves are darkest purple-black lustrous ovals that hang downward in cascades

The cone-like fruits contain bright red seeds

distinct from some other Cornus

and flaming orange color in fall

Holodiscus discolor, Ocean Spray Size:3 qt deer resistantOur Northwest native shrub, Ocean Spray has abundant, frothy, foamy, white floral sprays on arching branches in early summer. This native does amazingly well in both aspects of sun and high shade. It is always a delight to behold while walking through our woods outside the nursery deer fence with the greyhounds. During times of summer drought stress, usually in hot full sun with minimal summer water, ocean spray can drop its leaves or start its fall