20 Seeds w/Instructions
Osoberry, Oemleria cerasiformis, is a fast-growing, multi-stemmed native shrub to small tree native to the Pacific coast and ranges of North America. It is a fast growing attractive perennial deciduous shrub or small tree of 6 to 16 feet. Greenish white flowers, 5 petals, 15 stamens in distinct series somewhat bell-shaped, appear often before the leaves in very early spring. The flowers hang in 2-4 inch long clusters. In open sunny locations it may form a dense shrub, while in the shade it becomes more open to sprawling. The fruits of osoberry are edible and resemble small plums which are dark blue when ripe. Indigenous peoples of the Americas include osoberry in their diets, make tea of the bark, and chew its twigs. Very hardy; zone 3-6. This plant is very important to pollinator and animal survival.
Other: Osoberry, Bird Cherry, Oso-Berry, Oregon plum, Indian peach, Nuttallia cerasiformis, Osmaronia cerasiformis hardy perennial shrub
