Shepherdia canadensis
Also Known As
- Elaeagnus canadensis
- Hippophae canadensis
- Lepargyrea canadensis
- Canadian Buffaloberry
- Foamberry Soapberry
- Russet Buffaloberry
- Soopalollie
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 6'-10'
- W: 4'-6'
planting zones
- 2b-6b
Shepherdia canadensis plant details
Shepherdia canadensis is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with bronze and green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by orange and red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Shepherdia canadensis
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: elaeagnaceae
- Foliage: deciduous bronze and green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: hedge, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Shepherdia canadensis
- USDA Zones: 2b - 6b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
A dense medium shrub of rocky montane hillsides with dark-green leaves, rusty beneath, and, in autumn, bright but bitter orange-red berries. S/M-D/GDr
By: Forestfarm
Gardening facts about Shepherdia canadensis plant
How to Grow Shepherdia canadensis
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - low
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- bronze
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- birds
- deer resistant
Fruit
- red
- orange
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Shepherdia for your garden
aka Buffalo Berry, Nebraska Currant, Rabbit Berry, Silver Berry, Silver Buffalo Berry, Silver Buffaloberry
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
2a-9b
Size
Height: 6'-8'
Width: 6'-8'
- sun
- regular - low
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