Monday, 15 February 2016

Oemleria cerasiformis


  • Common Name - Indian plum
  • Botanical Name - Oemleria cerasiformis
  • Family - Rosaceae
  • Bud - alternate
  • Stem/Bark - exfoliating 
  • Leaf - simple, lanceolate shape, acute apex, attenuate base, entire margin
  • Flower - raceme inflorescence, showy, white, April - May
  • Fruit - drupe, pink/yellow
  • Habit - twiggy, upright
  • Form - oval, vertical
  • Size - 3 - 5 m
  • Culture - full sun/part shade, acidic/well drained soil
  • Use - mixed shrub border, fragrance, specimen plant, native planting

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