Oregon Cherry – plíʔac

A slender sapling with vibrant green and yellowing oval leaves, featuring a thin, dark brown trunk and delicate spreading branches.

Plant Information

Lushootseed

plíʔac

Common Name

Oregon Cherry

Genus

Prunus 

Species

emarginata

Family

Rosaceae

Common Family Name

Rose

Native to Washington

Yes

USDA Hardiness

4

Plant Growth Habit

Slender Crown, Forms Thickets

Evergreen/Deciduous

Evergreen

Spread

15′-25′

Height

25′-45′

Last Updated April 24, 2026