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    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

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    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

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    Shepherdia argentea

    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
    Photo of Shepherdia argentea fruit by Julia Adamson, photographer in the Saskatoon area
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