Hi,
This small tree returns every year on our property along Salt Creek in Polk County(OR).
It has small "fruit" about 1/2"x1/4" light yellow changing to purple in bunches of two,
three, or sometimes, four. The leaves are about 5" long x 21/2" wide(at widest point)
and taper. Please see pics.
Would appreciate any help you might provide in identifying it.
Thanks !
Just found the plant id forum. So sorry if this is mis-posted on PNW Garden forum.
Hate to cross post too.
Moderator ?
Thanks
Indian plum
Oemieria cerasiformis
http://www.imagejuicy.com/images/plants/o/oemleria/1/
And thanks here too !
gglaze, it's OK, you're not stepping on any toes. We like questions!
Native plant with a suckering habit, one of the earliest blooms in spring for me. I'm very fond of it.
Ditto here. I love to see the little blossoms as one of the first things to come out in the spring. The Cedar Waxwings love the fruit. I've found that these will start themselves under cedar trees where not much else will grow. You can either cut them down each year to keep them small or let them form a brushy clump that is up to 10 feet tall.
http://www.rainyside.com/features/plant_gallery/nativeplants/Oemleria_cerasiformis.html
Here's a great resource: http://www.npsoregon.org/
