Shepherdia canadensis

Russet Buffaloberry, Canada Buffaloberry

Family: Elaeagnaceae Oleaster


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 2B - 6B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Erosion control, hedge, massing, superior hedge
Height 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m
Spread 36" to 8' / 90cm to 2.40m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green, silvery
Fruit color Red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive