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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

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) — 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; this early-blooming plant features clusters of small, image 58
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — Ripening to a dark purple in late summer
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — if fruit production is desired, image 38
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — pendant clusters of flowers grace the bare branches by as early as February and persist into April; each flower measures
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — Each flower measures about 0.5 inches across; contributing additional seasonal interest.<br><br>Upon, image 60
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — shrub / tree for full or half; ecologically supportive option
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — ecologically supportive option; oemleria cerasiformis, commonly known as Indian Plum, is a deciduous shrub, image 72
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — This shrub typically grows to a height of 5 to 15 feet; this early-blooming plant features clusters of small, image 83
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — reaching up to 5 inches long
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — It typically grows 5-20 feet tall and spreads 4-12 feet wide; the Indian Plum is dioecious
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — shrub / tree with white blooms; reaching up to 5 inches long
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — shrub / tree with white blooms; reaching up to 5 inches long, image 99
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — contributing additional seasonal interest.<br><br>Upon pollination; autumn brings a subtle display of yellow, image 92
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — Autumn brings a subtle display of yellow foliage; pendant clusters of flowers grace the bare branches by as, image 66
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — Oemleria cerasiformis, commonly known as Indian Plum, is a deciduous shrub native to the Pacific Northwest, image 101
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — Indian Plum provides excellent wildlife habitat and is ideal for naturalistic landscapes
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — white flowers in the garden
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; its preference for USDA, image 57
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — Ripening to a dark purple in late summer; indian Plum provides excellent wildlife habitat and is ideal for, image 69
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) — It typically grows 5-20 feet tall and spreads 4-12 feet wide
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — reaching about 1 inch in length
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