Deciduous shrub with leaves that are pale-green and broadly lance-shaped; they smell like cucumber when crushed. The flowers are greenish-white in a somewhat bell-shape that hang in 2-4″ clusters from the stem. Indian plum, also known as osoberry, has white flowers that yield small unpalatable purple fruits. Blooms early in the spring (February/March).
Plant Details
Habitats
Oak Woodland, Upland Prairie and Savanna, Riparian Forests, Bottomland Forests, Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland
Habitat Notes
Bottomland Forest; Riparian Forest; Oak woodland; Upland Prairie and Oak Savanna
Arboretums
Years Planted at Arboretums
2011, 2010
Mature Height
16’
Shade Preference
full sun, part shade, shade
Soil Tolerance
Dry to moist soils
Special Uses
Attracts insects, bees and butterflies; Attracts birds; Attracts hummingbirds; Ornamental.
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