Many More Osoberry Bushes - Indian Plum

Osoberry (Oemleria cerasiformis), or Indian plum, is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub (5–15 ft) native to the Pacific Coast, often the first to bloom in late winter/early spring with fragrant, white flower clusters. It thrives in sun or shade, attracts pollinators and birds with its edible, bitter fruit (female plants only), and is ideal for restoration, erosion control, and wildlife gardens.
Found many along Oakwood, on edge of Preserve by round about and along Marvin by pond.

Common name: Indian Plum, Oso Berry

Native Range: West of the Cascades, in moist to dry wooded settings at low elevation, from southern British Columbia to southern California.

Characteristics: drooping clusters of small white flowers in early spring, blooming as leaves are emerging. Leaves are large and elliptical. On the female plants, small fruits hang down in groups from slender stems, turning from red to blue-black.

Take May 7, 2025.

Osoberry Flowers Along Colville

Osoberry flowers.

There were about 20 osoberry bushes along the railroad track side of Colville.

Balsamroot Plant

Balsamroot Street Sign.

Chocolate Lily Babies

Excited to find lots of chocolate lily babies in various places.

A large group are in this area by this fallen log. 

Osoberry Blossoms

These osoberry flowers are just starting to open.

Mixed in with blackberries by bocca ball court. 

Saw several blooming on the stub at bottom of trail on east side.

Fungus - Pink

Upper side of this white crust fungus.

Underside is pink. It is on a log by camas field.

Interesting little fungus. 

Honeysuckle Vines - Western Trumpet

This is the one behind the poot.

This is the one on the east powerline trail.

Two honeysuckle vines to watch this summer. 

Shooting Star Plants

These shooting stars are near the triangle.

In my nursery patch, several shooting stars.

These are near this marker.

These are all at the entrance to the trail to Marvin.

I thought they were orchids but see they are shooting stars. 

Lomatium

Lomatium

Several species of Lomatium (desert parsley) with yellow flowers are native to Washington state, often appearing as early spring wildflowers on rocky slopes and prairies. Common yellow-flowering species include Lomatium triternatum (nineleaf biscuitroot), Lomatium utriculatum (spring gold), and the rare Lomatium bradshawii. They are characterized by umbel clusters and often have finely divided, carrot-like leave

 

Snowdrops are Naturalizing.

These are on the left side now in nice clusters.

Previously one or 2 per bunch. 

These are on the side of the little house.

Haven't taken pictures of the doubles.

Orchids in Many Places.

I went into the Preserve today to see if there were any native wildflowers there.

These were on the first turn left from my entrance.

These didn't mature last year.

The collage is from this trail out to Marvin Rd. 

There were many on both sides of this trail.

There were at least 30 baby orchids at the end of the trail.

I put a bunch of sticks to tag them.

This is the one by the Schmitz entrance.

One we moved last year by choco lily corner.

Another one, don't know where.

Little start on the one I moved last year, near Oak Springs corner.

European Hornbeam

These seed heads intrigue me. 

I found a tag on one of the trees, many on Arrowroot Loop. 

Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' (Pyramidal European Hornbeam) is a durable, slow-growing deciduous tree, ideal for formal hedges, privacy screens, or street plantings. It starts narrow/columnar and matures to a 30–40 ft tall, 20–30 ft wide, oval-vase shape. Known for its smooth gray, fluted bark and yellow fall color, it thrives in full sun to part shade and is highly tolerant of urban pollution. 

Request for Blackberry Vines Removal

These blackberry vines are choking the Osoberry plants.

I requested HOA clean it up.

Takara thanked me for bringing it to their attention.

She will bring it up at the next HOA meeting. 

Landscape - John Bullock, Co-Chairperson, at jcbullock4111@hotmail.com.