Welcome spring early with Oemleria cerasiformis (Indian Plum / Osoberry)—a native deciduous shrub known as one of the first plants to bloom in late winter.

With delicate, almond-scented flowers and unique upright “rabbit ear” foliage, this Pacific Northwest native brings early-season beauty, wildlife value, and edible fruit to natural landscapes.

Why Gardeners Love It

• One of the earliest blooming shrubs (late winter–early spring)
• Vital early nectar source for pollinators
• Produces edible purple-black fruit (on female plants)
• Unique foliage with light cucumber scent
• Supports birds, pollinators & native ecosystems

What You’ll Receive

• Quantity: 1 live plant
• Size: 1 gallon pot (well-rooted)

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Oemleria cerasiformis
• Common Names: Indian Plum, Osoberry
• Plant Type: Deciduous native shrub
• Height: 8–20 ft
• Spread: 8–15 ft
• Bloom Time: Late winter (Feb–March)
• Fruit: Small purple-black drupes (on female plants)
• Hardiness Zones: 5–9

Important Pollination Note

This species is dioecious:

• You need both male & female plants for fruit production
• This listing is for one plant (sex not specified unless noted)

Care Instructions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Water: Moderate; tolerates moist conditions
• Soil: Well-drained, adaptable to woodland soils
• Maintenance: Minimal; prune to shape if needed

Excellent for naturalized landscapes and low-maintenance native gardens

Perfect For

• Native & woodland gardens
• Wildlife habitat planting
• Hedgerows & natural screens
• Early-season pollinator support
• Edible/native plant collections

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.