<p>{Family Rosaceae} Ocean Spray is a beautiful flowering deciduous shrub which, in the spring, is covered in a mass of large creamy flowered plumes, 10-17 cm (4-7 in) long, which consist of masses of tiny individual flowers. It is vigorous and upright, with arching branches with gray-green leaves that are whitish underneath. It can get up to 20 feet high in some cases, but usually around 12 feet, and spreads widely.</p><p>Ocean Spray is found in dry open forests and clearings and is a low maintenance garden shrub. Its size and can be easily controlled by pruning as necessary right after flowering, and it looks great in a mixed border or light woodland setting. It grows in moist but well-drained soil that is fertile and humus-rich. Sun or part shade is fine. Seed can be sown as soon as it is ripe. Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer or later in summer/autumn to increase stock.</p><p>Ranges in the wild from British Columbia down the coastal regions to Southern California and New Mexico. It occurs from sea-level to high in the mountains.</p>
