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 5–10Climate Temperate

Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — Oemleria cerasiformis, commonly known as Indian Plum, is a deciduous shrub native to the Pacific Northwest

Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — It typically grows 5-20 feet tall and spreads 4-12 feet wide

Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — This early-blooming plant features clusters of small white flowers and yields small, plum-like fruits

Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — It thrives in USDA zones 5-9, preferring partial to full sun and well-draining soil

Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — is a deciduous shrub native to the Pacific Northwest

Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — Oemleria cerasiformis, commonly known as Indian Plum, is a deciduous shrub native to the Pacific Northwest

Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — celebrated for its early spring blossoms and wildlife-friendly characteristics

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Rosaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — Indian Plum provides excellent wildlife habitat and is ideal for naturalistic landscapes

Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — It typically grows 5-20 feet tall and spreads 4-12 feet wide

Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — This early-blooming plant features clusters of small white flowers and yields small, plum-like fruits

Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — It thrives in USDA zones 5-9, preferring partial to full sun and well-draining soil

Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — is a deciduous shrub native to the Pacific Northwest

Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — Oemleria cerasiformis, commonly known as Indian Plum, is a deciduous shrub native to the Pacific Northwest

Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — celebrated for its early spring blossoms and wildlife-friendly characteristics

Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — This shrub typically grows to a height of 5 to 15 feet

Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — Each flower measures about 0.5 inches across

Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — pendant clusters of flowers grace the bare branches by as early as February and persist into April

Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — the Indian Plum is dioecious

Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — Autumn brings a subtle display of yellow foliage

Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — meaning that male and female flowers are borne on separate plants; thus

Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — contributing additional seasonal interest.<br><br>Upon pollination

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) — reaching up to 5 inches long

Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — if fruit production is desired

Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — they are favored by birds and small mammals

Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — Ripening to a dark purple in late summer

Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — reaching about 1 inch in length

Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — white flowers in the garden

Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — Its preference for USDA hardiness zones 5 to 9 makes it a hardy addition to many landscapes

Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — ecologically supportive option

Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — This early-blooming plant features clusters of small white flowers and yields small, plum-like fruits; reaching about 1

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