Shepherdia argentea
Pronunciation: Sigh-uh-dop-ih-tiss ver-tiss-ill-lay-tuh
Family: Elaeagnaceae
Common Name: Silver buffaloberry
Plant Type:
- trees, shrubs
Height to: 6-10'
USDA Hardiness Zones:
- -50 to -40ºF ZONE 2
- -30 to -40ºF ZONE 3
- -20 to -30ºF ZONE 4
- -10 to -20ºF ZONE 5
- 0 to -10ºF ZONE 6
- 10 to 0ºF ZONE 7
- 20 to 10ºF ZONE 8
- 30 to 20ºF ZONE 9
Sun Exposure:
- full sun
Bloom Description: Dioecious yellowish small blooms in early may not showy
Soil Type: Moderately fertile, well drained, neutral to slightly alkaline
Pests and Diseases: Powdery mildew, rust, white heart rot, leaf spot
Propagation: Sow seed in containers in cold frame in autumn. Root greenwood cuttings in early summer, with gentle bottom heat
Native to: North america
Notes for Identification: A deciduous shrub thorny 6' to 10' tall medium texture fast growth rate loosely scaled silvery brown, pubescent buds opposite leaf arrangement leaves have silvery-brown pubescence small, yellowish flowers easy to grow soil tolerant prefers full sun sheperdia argentea landscape use for poor sites salt tolerant plant info from: university of connecticut
USDA Heat Zones (days above 86ºF):
- Less then 1 day ZONE 1
- 7 to 14 days ZONE 3
- 14 to 30 days ZONE 4
- 30 to 45 days ZONE 5
- 45 to 60 days ZONE 6
Submitted by: Deano2u2
Seed photo: 1
Located in: Seed Photos