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native plant database: Oemleria cerasiformis (Torr. & Gray ex
Hook. & Arn.) Landon Indian plum, Oso-berry Synonyms: Osmaronia
cerasiformis USDA Symbol: OECE USDA Native Status: Native to
U.S. This shrubby harbinger of spring can grow 15-20 ft. tall,
with many long, slender stems. The pendent, green and white
flower clusters – male and female on separate plants – appear
just before the thin, pale green leaves. Both flowers and leaves
are out long before those of most other deciduous shrubs in the
area. The plums in fall are olive-sized purple berries. Indian
Plum is a member of the rose family (family Rosaceae) which
includes about 2000 species of trees, shrubs, and herbs
worldwide; approximately 77 native and 9 naturalized tree
species and many species of shrubs and herbs in North America;
including service-berries (Amelanchier),