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Oemleriacerasiformis

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Family

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Oemleria (oh-em-LER-ee-uh)

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Species

cerasiformis (see-ras-if-FORM-iss)

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Synonym

Osmaronia cerasiformis

Nuttallia cerasiformis

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

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Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

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Cedarhome, WA (Zone 8b) | April 2012 | positive

This is a native in my region and is the first shrub to bloom, lighting up the woods with their dangly white flowers.

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