Shrubs

Oemleria cerasiformis (Indian Plum / Osoberry (PNW Native))

Oemleria cerasiformis

Also known as Indian Plum / Osoberry (PNW Native)

$14.95

Size

SunPart shade
💧WaterModerate
🌡Zones6-9
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Oemleria cerasiformis (Indian Plum), 'Indian Plum', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.

Oemleria cerasiformis is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.

Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.

For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.

Plant Details

Botanical
Oemleria cerasiformis
Common name
Indian Plum / Osoberry (PNW Native)
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Deciduous
Mature size
8-15 ft tall × 8-12 ft wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Very early spring (February–March)
Bloom color
Purple
Foliage color
Red-burgundy

Care Notes

Plant in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil; tolerates seasonal wet. Spreads by suckers over time to form a thicket. Prune suckers regularly to maintain a single-stem form, or allow to colonize naturally. Deer and elk browse varies by site; protection may be warranted in high-pressure areas.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Bumblebees, Native bees
  • Wildlife: Bird forage, Pollinator support, Bird habitat
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