Osoberry

An erect, loosely branched deciduous shrub of variable height depending on conditions. Some remain in the 6-10 ft.  range as wide suckering bushes spreading into thickets 12′ wide or more. Some grow 15′-20′ as small trees.

Withstands pruning; can be cut back virtually to the ground & will grow back fresh & new.

Osoberry is among the first plants to leaf out and flower early in the spring. Its bark is smooth, reddish brown to dark gray. Ideally, give the plant a little protection from afternoon sun. It can tolerate wet or dry soils, but moist, humus, acidic soils are best.

Use for informal mass plantings and screens.

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Dry, Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam

Other: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant