Buffaloberry (Silver)

*ORDERING QUANTITIES - our seedlings are sold in bulk*
10 - 27 cu. in. seedlings are sold in bundles of 24 (1 unit = 24 seedlings)
100 & 175 cu. in. seedlings are sold in bundles of 9 (1 unit = 9 seedlings)

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Shepherdia argentea

Native Species

Source: Bridger Plant Materials Center

Natural Habitat: Cool slopes in grasslands, riparian thickets, forests and plains throughout MT.

Foliage: Narrow green/ silvery leaves that turn brown and drop in the fall.

Flowers/ Fruit: Green non-showy flowers. Produces red berries.

Light Requirements: Full sun to light shade

Growth Rate: 2 ft. per year

20-year height: 12 ft.

Elevation Range: 2,000 ft. - 7,000 ft.

Cold Hardiness: Zone 3 - 9

Wind Tolerance: High

Soil Preference: Very adaptable to many soil types. Does not do well in wet/ poor draining soils.

Alkali/ Saline Soil Tolerance: High

Life Span: 40+ years

Minimum Annual Percip: 10 in.

Drought Tolerance: High

Windbreak Spacing: 4 - 8 ft.

Potential Pests/ Disease: None significant

Deer Resistance: Moderate

Wildlife Value

• Important food source for mule deer
• Food and cover for variety of birds