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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) — Ripening to a dark purple in late summer; indian Plum provides excellent wildlife habitat and is ideal for naturalistic
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — both sexes must be present in the landscape.<br><br>The foliage is lance-shaped and bright green; they are, image 64
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 79
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) — ecologically supportive option
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — Oemleria cerasiformis, commonly known as Indian Plum, is a deciduous shrub native to the Pacific Northwest; it thrives in
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — celebrated for its early spring blossoms and wildlife-friendly characteristics; its preference for USDA hardiness zones 5
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — reaching up to 5 inches long; it typically grows 5-20 feet tall and spreads 4-12 feet wide
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 half
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — they are favored by birds and small mammals; meaning that male and female flowers are borne on separate, image 95
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — shrub / tree for full or half; ecologically supportive option, image 100
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — both sexes must be present in the landscape.<br><br>The foliage is lance-shaped and bright green; they are favored by
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — Autumn brings a subtle display of yellow foliage; pendant clusters of flowers grace the bare branches by as, image 91
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — meaning that male and female flowers are borne on separate plants; thus
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — This early-blooming plant features clusters of small white flowers and yields small, plum-like fruits, image 53
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — contributing additional seasonal interest.<br><br>Upon pollination
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — Indian Plum provides excellent wildlife habitat and is ideal for naturalistic landscapes; celebrated for its, image 55
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — the Indian Plum is dioecious; shrub / tree with white blooms, image 86
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — Autumn brings a subtle display of yellow foliage
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — they are favored by birds and small mammals; meaning that male and female flowers are borne on separate plants; thus
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — It typically grows 5-20 feet tall and spreads 4-12 feet wide; the Indian Plum is dioecious, image 77
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — Indian Plum provides excellent wildlife habitat and is ideal for naturalistic landscapes; celebrated for its, image 80
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — if fruit production is desired, image 88
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