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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 5–10Climate Temperate
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — Oemleria cerasiformis, commonly known as Indian Plum, is a deciduous shrub native to the Pacific Northwest

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Photos (101)

Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — shrub / tree for full or half; ecologically supportive option, image 100
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) — white flowers in the garden; this shrub typically grows to a height of 5 to 15 feet, image 98
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — Ripening to a dark purple in late summer; indian Plum provides excellent wildlife habitat and is ideal for, image 94
Indian Plum (Oemleria Cerasiformis) — they are favored by birds and small mammals; meaning that male and female flowers are borne on separate, image 95

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