Osoberry

Oemleria cerasiformis

dangling cluster of early red fruits will turn darker purple black

Plant Description

One of the first plants to leaf out and bloom each year (late winter), this large deciduous shrub has dainty pendulous white flowers that yield small purple edible plums. Flowers are visited by hummingbirds and fruits are highly sought by birds. Tolerates a variety of conditions.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Shrub
Habitats	Bottomland forests Gardens Little Habitats Oak savannas Oak woodlands Residential yards Riparian areas Upland prairies
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Dry to moist
Special Uses	Attracts birds Attracts hummingbirds Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Blooms April Blooms February-March Deciduous Flowering Flowers white Flowers yellow Hedgerow Perennial Produces berries Produces fruit Produces nectar Produces pollen Produces seeds Provides wildlife habitat Woody
Shade Preference	Full shade Full sun Part shade
Mature Height	6-16’