Oso berry, Oregon plum, Indian peach
Oemleria cerasiformis

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A deciduous shrub. It grows about 2-3 m high. It forms suckers. The branches are slender and erect. They are smooth and grey. The leaves are oblong and glossy and green. They are grey and slightly downy underneath. The male and female flowers are on separate plants. The flowers are white. They hang along stalks. The fruit are like plums. They become purple when ripe.

There is only one Oemleria species.

Where it is found

It grows naturally in moist woodlands in North America. It suits shady places. It needs good, moist soil. It suits hardiness zones 6-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Britain, Canada, Europe, North America, USA (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The fruit is eaten raw or cooked. They need to be well ripe. They can be eaten with oil.

They are only eaten in small quantities.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed, cuttings or suckers.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Nuttallia cerasiformis Torr. & A. Gray ex Hook. & Arn.; Osmaronia cerasiformis (Torr. & A. Gray ex Hook. & Arn.) Greene;