Indian Plum, Oso Berry Oemleria cerasiformis

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Botanical Name:

Oemleria cerasiformis

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Oemleria

Species:

cerasiformis

Common Name:

Indian Plum, Oso Berry

Seeds Per Pound:
3,669
Quantity:
0.47 lb
Average Viable Seeds/Packet:
11
Germination:
98%
Germination Test Type:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
99%
Height:
8-20 ft
Collection Locale:
Oregon
Corvalis
Crop Year:
2023
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
6
Harvest hemisphere:
Northern
In Stock: 0.47 lb
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Growing Info, follow in order:
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.
Short description:
Physical Characteristics : A decidious Shrub growing to 2.5 m (8ft) by 4 m (13ft). It is hardy to zone 6. It is in flower from Mar to April. The flowers are dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required) and are pollinated by Insects.The plant is not self-fertile. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils..It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland).It requires moist soil.
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Oemleria cerasiformis , also known as the Osoberry and Indian Plum , is the sole species in genus Oemleria . It is a shrub native to the Pacific coast and ranges of North America , from British Columbia , Canada to Santa Barbara County , California , U.S.A. [ 2 ] It is among the first plants to leaf out and flowers early in the spring. It reaches a height of 1.5–5 m and has lance-shaped leaves 5–12 cm long. Native Americans eat them, make tea of the bark , and chew its twigs to use as a mild anesthetic and aphrodisiac . [ 3 ]
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Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov