Oemleria cerasiformis - 60-80 CM RB

Description
The Oso berry (Oemleria cerasiformis) is a runner-forming, shrub-like large shrub with decorative, dark blue fruits. These exude a light fragrance. It produces white, bell-shaped flowers in April. The Oso berry also has broad, lanceolate, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and grows to around 4 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornamental * Suitable for flowering hedges * fragrant flowers * attractive golden-yellow autumn colouring

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Oso berry are medium green, broadly lanceolate. Oso berry turns a bright golden yellow in autumn.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Oso berry has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Oso berry is a large shrub that grows as a runner. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 6 m and is approx. 2 - 4 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 40 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The white, bell-shaped flowers appear in April. These are slightly fragrant.

Fruit
The dark blue drupes of Oemleria cerasiformis are particularly decorative. These appear from July.

Use
Ornamental shrub, hedge