Oemleria cerasiformis

This is pretty Spritz ,never came across one of these shrubs before .....

Me neither its lovely........

I suppose it's rather unusual. I saw one in a garden up the lane and found out what it was. I haven't seen one anywhere else.

How dainty, that is very sweet.

:->)

is it scented? it looks as if it should be.

Oh I really like that one Spritz, not seen it before, it's now on my favourites and I'm going to have to look for one LOL

Snap!!!!!...does it get very big?....Is it evergreen?

No, it's deciduous - but it's the first shrub to show any green in late winter /early spring, followed quickly by the flowers. One word of warniing - it walks..... I don't think it has a scent...it's up on my bank and hard to get to!

Height? About 4 - 5 '.

Quite enchanting!

Don't you think the flowers would make good earrings?

Ooh yes....I could do with some new "danglies".....lol :-)

Yes, they would.

This is lovely Spritz...really dainty flowers.............

Thanks! Earrings, anyone? lol.

Yes please... I'd love earrings like this! What a shame they have no scent, or they would be perfect!!

LOL. I think I'd better start taking orders!

Me too please. :o))

well I think you'd do a roaring trade Spritz :)))

LOL. I saw some silver 'fuchsia' earrings once, and they were really pretty, Grindle!

Beautiful shrub B! It looks a bit tender? Never heard of it before - a great find!

They look like miniature wedding bells!!

Do you get Indian Plums on it, Spritz?

No - definitely hardy, Karen, I'm glad to say!

I like that one, Gg - wedding bells! :-)

Nope, Wagger. I'm afraid I'm not familiar with them, anyway...are you? lol.

Apparently Native Americans ate them. There's a picture of them on wikipedia - I'll try to get some this year and let you know what they're like, lol.

Oops, just looked at Plants for a Future and it says this - Although no specific mention has been found for this plant. it belongs to a family where the leaves, seed (and sometimes also the fruit) often contain significant amounts of hydrogen cyanide. This is the toxin that gives almonds their characteristic flavour and it should only be eaten in very small quantities. Since the fruit of this species is said to have almond-scented fruit it would be unwise to eat a large quantity of it. In small quantities, hydrogen cyanide has been shown to stimulate respiration and improve digestion, it is also claimed to be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. In excess, however, it can cause respiratory failure and even death.
Perhaps I won't bother ! ! !

Yep....can I put my order in for a pair please..;o))

Very interesting Wagger! B, does it have a lot of flowers? It is very beautiful and looks quite 'exotic'. I've taken a fancy to it!.....typical!! lol

Yes, Janey - but not the fruit from what Wagger says! :-(((

Karen, the one in the garden up the lane has been in for years, and it's spread into a kind of 'thicket', with lots and lots of flowers. Mine is I think 2 years old, but it has a number of flowers this year. More than its first year, anyway! :-)

I'll try to remember to sniff it tomorrow, M. I have no idea! It is a lovely shrub, though. I'm hoping that mine will spread like the one up the lane has.

Very unusual plant and information given very interesting. I wouldn't try the fruit though!!!!

I didn't even know it had any fruit, Linda! I won't eat it if any does appear - don't worry about that!

Wagger mentioned about fruit, I wasn't trying to be clever Spritz. I learn a lot from other gardeners on this site.

Yes - I saw.

I agree - I learn something new every day, Linda!