Creambush (Holodiscus discolor)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Holodiscus discolor is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft) by 3 m (9ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower in July, and the seeds ripen in October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. Small and dry. — Fruit - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods and rocky places in California. Streambanks and moist woods, canyons and hills from valleys to around 2,100 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)