Canadian Buffaloberry (Shepherdia canadensis) plant — close-up photo
Moderate to grow

Canadian Buffaloberry

Shepherdia canadensis

Overview

Canadian Buffaloberry is a small deciduous shrub native to North America. Growing up to 6 feet tall, this species is characterized by a wide, spreading, and dense shrub with bright orange-red berries. Its tough, leathery leaves have a pale-green to silver-grey color, which fall off in autumn. Its woody stems are covered with a smooth grey bark. In the summer months, the shrub is covered with small, creamy, yellow-green flowers that give way to round or pear-shaped berries. These berries are tart and high in vitamin C, making them a popular snack for wildlife and humans alike.

Care Guide

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Watering

Minimum — every "7-10" days.

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Light

Full sun, Part sun/part shade.

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Soil

Sandy, Loamy, Clay, Humus, Rocky

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Temperature

Hardiness zone 2-2.

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Pruning

Best pruned in February, March, April.

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Propagation

Seed Propagation, Cutting, Layering Propagation, Grafting Propagation, Division

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