OEMLERIA cerasiformis

Commonly known as Indian plum, Oregon plum, Osoberry

Fragrant greenish white ribes-like flowers. Attractive pale green new growth.

Further Reading....

Oemleria - Growing Guide

Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

£15.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

3 Litre

Details
Mature Size
Tips and Advice
Goes Well With
Planting Combinations
Other Suggestions
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Deciduous - narrowly oblong or lance-shaped, glossy, dark-green leaves to 9cm (3½in) long.
White
Height - 2.5m (8ft)
Spread - 4m (13ft)
Tall Shrub - thicket-forming, suckering shrub with upright, eventually arching, shoots. Where there are male and female plants plum-like, purple-black fruit to 3cm (¾in) is produced.
Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features - Good to know - - one of the first plants to come into leaf
Pests & Diseases - can beccome chlorotic in shallow, chalky soil
Place of origin - western North America.
Flower Shape - Bell/Lantern - - bell-shaped
Racemes - pendent racemes to 10cm (4in) long
Garden Location/Conditions - Woodland garden -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above
Leaf shape - Lanceolate - see photos above
Oblong
Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

RHS group 1
Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - almond scented.
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -