Osoberry (June Plum)

 Oemleria cerasisformis

Height- 2-5m

Soil- Well-drained/moist/mesic

Lighting- Part shade- part sun

Bloom time- Early Spring

Price/Size-  $13 / 1 gallon

The first plant to bloom in the beginning of spring (producing its flowers before its leaves appear) signalling springs arrival is near and providing some food for pollinators when other sources are scarce.  Blooms as early as February with small drooping clusters of white flowers.