Oemleria cerasiformis “Indian Plum” RosaceaeWashington Park Arboretum, Seattle, WAMay 9, 2016Robert
Oemleria cerasiformis “Indian Plum” RosaceaeWashington Park Arboretum, Seattle, WAMay 9, 2016Robert NieseOemleria is a PNW endemic and is one of the first plants to leaf-out and bloom in spring. Later in the summer Oemleria will begin to bear ripe fruits which are purple with a large pit, giving them the name Indian Plums. Opinions vary on the palatability of these fruits. Some find them to be among the best in the PNW, while others find them too bitter. Generally, their astringency can be reduced through cooking and, as such, Oemleria fruits tend to be most commonly prepared in jams and pie fillings. Also, their bark is thought to be a mild aphrodisiac. Someone should try chewing on a few twigs and report back to us all. -- source link
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