Oemleria cerasiformis
(Oregon Plum)
Family - Rosaceae
Category - Shrub
Origin - Western North America
Year of Introduction - 1848
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer
Hardiness - H7
Height - up to 2.5m
Width - up to 4m
Location - The Grounds
Description: A medium-sized, Deciduous Shrub with an upright, suckering habit. Mid to dark green leaves are oblong to lanceolate in shape. Small, bell-shaped flowers are creamy white and scented. The flowers are held in pendent Racemes on the branches and are produced from late winter into early spring. Dioecious (male and female flowers are produced on separate plants). If both male and female plants are present in the garden, round, purplish-black fruit may be produced.
Flower:
Small, white, bell-shaped flowers are scented. The flowers are held in pendent racemes on upright stems and are produced in February and March. Dioecious. If both male and female plants are present in the garden, large, purplish-black fruit may be produced.
Flower colour: White
Flower shape: Bell-shaped flowers held in pendent racemes
Flowering time: February, March
Foliage:
Mid to dark green leaves are oblong to lanceolate in shape. The foliage emerges in late winter. The leaves are Alternately arranged on upright stems.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Oblong to lanceolate
Propagation:
Cuttings, seed, suckers.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained.