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Canadian buffalo-berry
Shepherdia canadensis
shrub☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water
A hardy native shrub producing edible orange-red berries in summer that are attractive to birds and wildlife. Tolerant of poor soils and dry conditions once established.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
high
Flood Tolerance
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2a to Zone 8bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.3 to 8Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Western North America
Native to: Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Function & Care
ediblewildlife benefitnitrogen fixererosion control
Nitrogen Fixer · Moderate
Coppicing
Edible Parts
fruit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation