Rock Spiraea (Holodiscus dumosus)

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

Holodiscus dumosus is a deciduous Shrub growing to 4.5 m (14ft 9in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. 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 and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. Small and dry. The leaves can be steeped in water to make a tea. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The leaves can be steeped in water to make a tea.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry rocky desert valleys and hillsides well up into the mountains. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)