Silver Buffaloberry

Sheperdia argenta

Also known as: Thorny Buffaloberry

Plant Category: shrubs

Light Conditions: Full sun
Soil Conditions: Dry to Well-Drained
Chinook Exposure: Full Exposure
Size: 13' T & 13' W
Bloom Period: June, only about two days
Bloom Colour: Very small yellow flower
Growth Habit: Aggressive, will form thickets
Spreads By: Seed, suckering
Features:

Birds
Butterflies
Bees
Native Bees
Fragrant
Berries
Fall Color
Small Spaces

  

Large Spaces
Good in Containers
Long Bloom Time
Deer Resistant
Attractive Seed Heads
Edible Parts
Medicinal Properties
Posionous

This item will ship from: Wright Nursery
Seed Price: $0.00
"Currently Unavailable"
 Plug Price: $6.25
"Currently Unavailable"
Sheperdia argenta (Silver Buffaloberry) Sheperdia argenta (Silver Buffaloberry) Sheperdia argenta (Silver Buffaloberry)

Please Note: Plug orders being shipped have a minimum order requirement of 8 plugs. As the Trees & Shrubs will be coming from Wright Nurseries in central Alberta and the Wildflowers, Grasses & Vines from Wild About Flowers by Okotoks, AB, both categories have a minimum order of 8 plugs for plug orders being shipped.

Description: Tall, densely branched with thorny tips. Bright silver, long narrow leaves. Small yellow flowers that last only a couple days. Red berries are 4mm in diameter and found in bright clusters along branches. Through winter, plantings give off a smoky grey appearance. Can be used as a security plant as it forms an impenetrable barrier. Birds love it for protection and food. Fruit is edible, high in Vitamin C, and can be used for jams and syrups. Extremely drought-tolerant for Calgary and area gardens.

Notes: Nitrogen fixer.
Requires a hot, dry, sunny site. Do not overwater.

Important Information: The "Bloom Period" is an indicator of the time period within which the wildflowers will bloom and does not describe the time period that a single plant will bloom. The "Sizes" listed are intended to be a general guideline to consult during plant selection. Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please contact us with any questions you may have.