Oemleria cerasiformis – Indian Plum (Osoberry) – Early Blooming Native Shrub – Edible Fruit Plant – Wildlife & Pollinator Garden – 1 Gallon

Welcome spring early with Oemleria cerasiformis (Indian Plum / Osoberry)—a native deciduous shrub known as one of the first plants to bloom in late winter.

With delicate, almond-scented flowers and unique upright “rabbit ear” foliage, this Pacific Northwest native brings early-season beauty, wildlife value, and edible fruit to natural landscapes.

🌟 Why Gardeners Love It

• 🌸 One of the earliest blooming shrubs (late winter–early spring)
• 🐝 Vital early nectar source for pollinators
• 🍇 Produces edible purple-black fruit (on female plants)
• 🌿 Unique foliage with light cucumber scent
• 🦌 Supports birds, pollinators & native ecosystems

📦 What You’ll Receive

• Quantity: 1 live plant
• Size: 1 gallon pot (well-rooted)

🌿 Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Oemleria cerasiformis
• Common Names: Indian Plum, Osoberry
• Plant Type: Deciduous native shrub
• Height: 8–20 ft
• Spread: 8–15 ft
• Bloom Time: Late winter (Feb–March)
• Fruit: Small purple-black drupes (on female plants)
• Hardiness Zones: 5–9

⚠️ Important Pollination Note

This species is dioecious:

• You need both male & female plants for fruit production
• This listing is for one plant (sex not specified unless noted)

🌱 Care Instructions

• ☀️ Light: Full sun to partial shade
• 💧 Water: Moderate; tolerates moist conditions
• 🌱 Soil: Well-drained, adaptable to woodland soils
• ✂️ Maintenance: Minimal; prune to shape if needed

💡 Excellent for naturalized landscapes and low-maintenance native gardens

🌸 Perfect For

• Native & woodland gardens
• Wildlife habitat planting 🐦
• Hedgerows & natural screens
• Early-season pollinator support
• Edible/native plant collections