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Osoberry

Osoberry

Oemleria cerasiformis

shrubβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate waterZone 9b – Zone 10b

Osoberry is a native Pacific Northwest deciduous shrub that produces delicate white to pink flower clusters in early spring, followed by small edible dark berries that ripen to black. It works well as a screening plant or in woodland gardens with moderate water availability.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
4–5β€² tall Γ— 3–8β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

low

Flood Tolerance

moderate
Zone 9bZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9b to Zone 10b

pH Range

57.2
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5 to 7.2

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, California)

Native to: California, Oregon, Washington

Function & Care

wildlife benefitediblehedgerow

Edible Parts

fruit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
3 years
Propagation
seed, sucker