About the Indian Plum or Oso Berry
This plant is truly a harbinger of Spring. By early March this shrub starts leafing out and blooms with pendant white flower clusters, followed by Spring green leaves. Common in the lowlands west of the Cascades, it grows 15-20 ft.. Editable “Plums” are purple, olive-sized fruit, favored by birds and other wildlife.
Only female plants have fruit.