Silver Buffaloberry


Scientific Name: Shepherdia argentea (Pursh) Nutt.
Synonym: Elaeagnus utilis, Lepargyrea argentea
Family: Elaeagnaceae
Silver Buffaloberry(Shepherdia argentea)
Lepargyrea argentea, Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 2: 577.
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 1-3,7-10,14-24
USDA: 3-10

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Western and northwestern North America, from British Columbia to New Mexico

Growth Habits: Deciduous small tree or large shrub; thicket-forming; from 3.3 to 20 feet tall (1-6 m); silvery leaves 0.8 to 2.0 inches long (2-5 cm), 0.3 to 0.4 inch wide (7-10 mm)

Watering Needs: Needs little water when established, but grows well on moist to wet soils

Propagation: Seeds, root cuttings

Silver Buffaloberry(Shepherdia argentea)
Herman, D.E. et al. 1996. North Dakota tree handbook. USDA NRCS ND State Soil Conservation Committee;


Silver Buffaloberry(Shepherdia argentea)
Herman, D.E. et al. 1996. North Dakota tree handbook. USDA NRCS ND State Soil Conservation Committee;

Fruiting Habits:
One-seeded ovoid fruit, 0.16 to 0.24 inch long (4-6mm) in late summer. The fruit is edible, sour tasting when raw, but used for jams and jellies. 'Sakakawea' is a variety selected for its fruits.


 

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