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Buy Shepherdia argentea

Also Known As

Buffalo Berry
Nebraska Currant
Rabbit Berry
Silver Berry
Silver Buffalo Berry
Silver Buffaloberry

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

2a-9b

5 gallon | $25

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Shepherdia argentea plant details

Shepherdia argentea is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white and yellow flowers emerge followed by orange and red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Shepherdia argentea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: elaeagnaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: white and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, easy-to-grow, edible, hedge, showy, spiky, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Shepherdia argentea

USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: lean and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Silvery leaves and young branches are the outstanding feature of this large shrub/ small tree; large clusters of red fruits (on female plants + ours are unsexed seedlings) are useable and pretty. S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Easily grown in average, moderately fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates light shade. Male and female flowers are on separate plants, order 3 to ensure pollination. Tolerates poor dry soils. Traditionally the fruit have been eaten raw or dried, particularly after they have received some exposure to frost. The fruit have also been used in pemmican, soup, puddings, juice, pies, preserves, and wines. Preservation methods include drying, freezing, and canning.

By: jiovi® at Foxgreen Farm

Very nice evergreen shrub with a huge range from New Mexico into the NW and up into Saskatchewan. Hardiness is not in question. Small ovate-lanceolate silvery leaves do not obscure the profuse small yellow flowers or the showy orange berries. Takes dry!