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Shepherdia argentea

Silver Buffaloberry

A large shrub with attractive, silver foliage similar to the Russian olive. Several plants are needed to ensure the scarlet, edible fruit is produced. An effective contrast or hedge plant, a good reclamation plant or xeriscape plant.

  • »  Insignificant yellow flowers bear reddish-orange berries
  • »  Attractive silver-green foliage
  • »  Slow-growing thorny shrub with an upright, mounded growth
  • »  Bloom Time: May

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  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:2
  • Height:200-250 cm
  • Spread:200-250 cm
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
Exposure
Full Sun
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
Medium
Attributes
Berries
Deciduous
Drought Tolerant
Fruit
Xeriscape
Flowering Time
Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
Rounded
Foliage Color
Silver
Landscape uses
Hedge
Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Shepherdia argentea

Silver buffaloberry is a xeriscape plant, tolerating extreme drought, cold and alkaline conditions. Several plants are needed to ensure fruiting.