β Plant Database

Osoberry
Oemleria cerasiformis
shrubβ
part shadeπ§π§ moderate water
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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
moderate
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9b to Zone 10bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5 to 7.2Seasonality
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
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation