Species: Shepherdia argentea
Silver Buffaloberry
Found on Course Walks
None Listed
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
Cultivars
'Sakakawea'Ornamental Characteristics
Shrub > 8 feet
3-20'
Deciduous
Irregular
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun
3a
Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)
Tolerates salt spray, Tolerates salty soil
capable of nitrogen fixation; dioeceous; edible fruit
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
No serious pests or diseases. White heart rot sometimes a problem in older plants.
Bare Root Transplanting
Other
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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