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Oemleria cerasiformisOemleria cerasiformis

Indian Plum, Oso Berry

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Oemleria cerasiformis

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Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

3,669

Quantity:

1 lb

Collected in:

Oregon
Corvalis

Crop year:

2023

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1832730

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in cold water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold moist stratify in peat moss for 120 days

Germination: sow seed 3/4 deep, keep moist

Other: Full germination may take up to 180 days.

Discover the unique qualities of Oemleria cerasiformis, also known as Indian Plum or Osoberry. This deciduous shrub is native to the Pacific coast and ranges of North America, and is among the first plants to leaf out and flower early in the spring. It reaches a height of 8-20 ft and has lance-shaped leaves 5-12cm long. The fruits of Oemleria cerasiformis are edible and resemble small plums which are dark blue when ripe. Indigenous peoples of the Americas include osoberry in their diets, make tea of the bark, and chew its twigs to use as a mild anesthetic and aphrodisiac.