Holodiscus microphyllus (Small-leaved Creambush) Size:1 gal SE extremely fragrant flowers grow in

extremely fragrant flowers grow in corymbs (clusters) of 5-20 and have five showy petals with the uppermost splashed with orange on the inside

with leaves turning red

Individual flowers have 5 petals each

Watering needs: sparingly

The fruit is a cluster of achenes covered with long conspicuous hairs

Holodiscus microphyllus (Small-leaved Creambush) Size:1 gal SE extremely fragrant flowers grow inPlant Description: Low growing, multi stemmed shrub growing upright to only 3 ft with ideal moisture conditions. Young twigs are red that turn woody and reddish gray with age. Dull green triangular leaves are rounded and toothed at the apex. Inflorescence is an upright spike comprised of many small, white flowers with longer stamens. The flowers eventually turn beige then brown. The hairy fruit consists of tiny, brown achenes (dry, one seeded fruit).