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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: loon on April 21, 2016, 01:54:54 am

Title: Where would I even find some oceanspray for arrows around my area?
Post by: loon on April 21, 2016, 01:54:54 am

I live in Southern California...

Title: Re: Where would I even find some oceanspray for arrows around my area?
Post by: Pat B on April 21, 2016, 09:21:15 am

Have you Googled "oceanspray" to see where it's normal range is?

Title: Re: Where would I even find some oceanspray for arrows around my area?
Post by: loon on April 21, 2016, 03:58:40 pm

Quote from: Pat B on April 21, 2016, 09:21:15 am

Have you Googled "oceanspray" to see where it's normal range is?

The "oceanspray" heavy wood that is stiff spined for the diameter and makes bows is Holodiscus discolor, right?

Yes. That just shows that corporation that has that name, but "oceanspray plant range california" does work, I saw its range was around my area. Should I just walk around until I see some, and then cut some branches down? Would it take me 3 weeks walking randomly until I find some? What if it's private land? Guess I'd have to... talk to people or something. What if it's public land?

http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=HODI

I saw a more detailed map somewhere that showed it was around my area, I think.

http://nativeplantspnw.com/ocean-spray-holodiscus-discolor/

Thanks

Title: Re: Where would I even find some oceanspray for arrows around my area?
Post by: DC on April 21, 2016, 04:25:55 pm

Wait until it's in flower in about July. It stands out like a sore thumb.