Osoberry - Bundle of 5 bare root plants

Osoberry (Oemleria cerasiformis)
Sold as: Bare root +12”

Osoberry are a common staple of our local mature forest understory. Formerly known as Indian Plum, this deciduous shrub is one of the earliest plants to bloom. One way to tell an Osoberry apart from lookalikes is the strong cucumber scent that the leaves and buds produced when they are crushed between the fingers. This is a great addition to the landscape if you want to attract more wildlife, especially birds who dine on the small plum like berries. This can sometimes be confused with Black Twinberry, however the osoberry has an alternate leaf structure compared to the opposite structure of the twinberry. Flowers come in small, white, downward hanging clusters.

Classification:  Perennial
Key Characteristics: Early to bloom, small plum-like berries, strong scent of cucumber when crushed
Light Requirements: Full shade to full sun
Water Requirements: Dry to moist
Ease of Growing: Easy
Growth Rate: Fast
Bloom Time: Early, February to April
Spreads: By seed through fruit
Type of support: Wildlife, pollinator, beneficial insects, riparian
Edible: Berries are edible, but small amount of flesh with large seeds
Mature Height: 15 feet
Mature Width: 5-10 feet

USDA Plant Database

 Photo Credit: WACD PMC, WNPS Clayton Antieau