Buffaloberry (Shepherdia canadensis)
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Buffaloberry (Shepherdia canadensis)
is native to North America and is hardy to zone 2. It grows 6-8 feet in height, and is a
slow grower. Established plants are drought resistant and require little to no
supplemental water. Buffaloberry tolerates soils poor in nutrients and salty soils but
must have good drainage. It can be grown in semi-shade but prefers full sun. |
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Foliage: oval or oval-lance-shaped, smooth
edged leaves; has dark green leaf color with a silvery cast . The undersurface of the
leaves and the twigs are covered with a combination of silvery hairs and rusty brown
spots. Fall color is green and gold. |
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Flowers are inconspicuous, yellow, in April. |
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Buds are small and stalked. |
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Fruit, borne singly or in clusters at the
leaf axils, is small, ranging in color from orange to deep red, and covered with small
dots. The berries, which generally ripen in early July to early August, are extremely
bitter. |
Photos: Judy Sedbrook
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