Oemleria cerasiformis, Oso Berry or Indian Plum

One of the first native shrubs to bloom in our woods with pendant racemes of either male or female flowers on this dioecious plant. The first leaves are a spritely upright pair, like vertical wings, with white flower 'earrings' dangling just below—an elegant and pretty herald of spring.  Female plants produce pea-sized peach-colored fruits, beloved by birds, with a male planted nearby. Bring them out of the woods, so to speak, to join your garden.  Works well in a hedgerow.

Mature size: 8-20 ft tall x 8-15 ft wide; easily managed with pruning

Minimum temperature: -10° F

Properties/conditions:

• deciduous
• drought-tolerant
• hedgerow plants
• humus-rich soil
• part shade
• regular water
• well-draining soil