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Indian Plum

Oemleria Cerasiformis

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Overview

Oemleria cerasiformis, commonly known as Indian Plum, is a deciduous shrub native to the Pacific Northwest. It typically grows 5-20 feet tall and spreads 4-12 feet wide. This early-blooming plant features clusters of small white flowers and yields small, plum-like fruits. It thrives in USDA zones 5-9, preferring partial to full sun and well-draining soil. Indian Plum provides excellent wildlife habitat and is ideal for naturalistic landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 5–10Type Shrub, TreeClimate Temperate
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — It thrives in USDA zones 5-9, preferring partial to full sun and well-draining soil; shrub / tree for full or, image 54
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — This early-blooming plant features clusters of small white flowers and yields small, plum-like fruits; reaching about 1Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — Each flower measures about 0.5 inches acrossIndian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — Oemleria cerasiformis, commonly known as Indian Plum, is a deciduous shrub native to the Pacific Northwest, image 76Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — Each flower measures about 0.5 inches across; contributing additional seasonal interest.<br><br>Upon pollinationIndian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — reaching up to 5 inches long; it typically grows 5-20 feet tall and spreads 4-12 feet wide, image 65Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — if fruit production is desired, image 63+114

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — It thrives in USDA zones 5-9, preferring partial to full sun and well-draining soil; shrub / tree for full or, image 54
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — This early-blooming plant features clusters of small white flowers and yields small, plum-like fruits; reaching about 1
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — Each flower measures about 0.5 inches across
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — Oemleria cerasiformis, commonly known as Indian Plum, is a deciduous shrub native to the Pacific Northwest, image 76
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — Each flower measures about 0.5 inches across; contributing additional seasonal interest.<br><br>Upon pollination
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — reaching up to 5 inches long; it typically grows 5-20 feet tall and spreads 4-12 feet wide, image 65
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — if fruit production is desired, image 63
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — ecologically supportive option; oemleria cerasiformis, commonly known as Indian Plum, is a deciduous shrub native to the
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — Indian Plum provides excellent wildlife habitat and is ideal for naturalistic landscapes; celebrated for its early spring
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — meaning that male and female flowers are borne on separate plants; thus; is a deciduous shrub native to the, image 62
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — the Indian Plum is dioecious; shrub / tree with white blooms
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — This early-blooming plant features clusters of small white flowers and yields small, plum-like fruits, image 78
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — shrub / tree with white blooms; reaching up to 5 inches long, image 74
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — celebrated for its early spring blossoms and wildlife-friendly characteristics; its preference for USDA, image 82
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — reaching about 1 inch in length; white flowers in the garden
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — the Indian Plum is dioecious
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — reaching up to 5 inches long; it typically grows 5-20 feet tall and spreads 4-12 feet wide, image 90
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — the Indian Plum is dioecious; shrub / tree with white blooms, image 61
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — white flowers in the garden; this shrub typically grows to a height of 5 to 15 feet
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — white flowers in the garden; this shrub typically grows to a height of 5 to 15 feet, image 98
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — if fruit production is desired
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — Each flower measures about 0.5 inches across; contributing additional seasonal interest.<br><br>Upon, image 85
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — both sexes must be present in the landscape.<br><br>The foliage is lance-shaped and bright green
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — is a deciduous shrub native to the Pacific Northwest; both sexes must be present in the landscape.<br><br>The, image 81
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