Silver Buffaloberry
Shepherdia argentea
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Elaeagnaceae
Plant Description: Spiny, deciduous, suckering, large shrub or small tree. Closely resembles a small Russian Olive. Oblong gray-green leaves turn brown in autumn. Inconspicuous, but interesting, yellow flowers bloom in early spring. Produces edible red berries. Vigorously growing and difficult to prune. Can be used as a barrier or in naturalized, low-maintenance situations.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Shrub - Thinning
Plant Care: Shrub - Thinning (woody multi-stemmed plants that lose their leaves every winter and look best on older stems): Prune dead, diseased, or rubbing branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most shrubs. With spring blooming shrubs, prune after the blooms are spent. Remove up to 1/3rd of the overall shrub, keeping older branches to build up a sturdy, permanent and picturesque framework. Keep in mind that these shrubs bloom directly on older wood or on shoots that come off old wood. Monitor for pests, diseases, or other ailments on a regular basis.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 6-12' tall x 6-10' wide
Utah Native: Yes
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Gray-green
Bloom Colors: Yellow, Inconspicuous
Bloom Seasons: Early Spring
Bloom Period: Mar - Mar
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 6
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Maintenance Path
- Rain Gardening
Garden Staff Tips & Insights:
Wear heavy protection if you prune this plant; it has very sharp, long thorns.
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