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Oemleria cerasiformis

Fragrant

Genus: Oemleria
Family: Rosaceae
Common Names: Indian plum, Oregon plum

About this plant

O. cerasiformis forms a dense thicket of erect stems to 2.5m tall, with pale green leaves and small white flowers, male and female on separate plants

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. In moist soil, plants may sucker extensively; remove excess suckers to restrict growth

Pruning

Pruning group 1 or Pruning group 2

Propagation

Propagate by seed as soon as ripe, take greenwood or softwood cuttings in early summer. Transplant suckers in early autumn

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May become chlorotic in shallow, chalky soil

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround Cover

Planting Places

BordersOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Suckering

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years