PatternBaseBuffalo Nut
Pyrularia pubera, Cervantesiaceae
Zones
5–8
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow
Guild Roles
ProducerBeneficial Insect HabitatGround Cover
Growing Conditions
Sun
Partial Shade (preferred)
Water
Moderate (established)Moderate (fruiting)
Soil pH
5.5 – 7
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Desert Scrub OakQuercus turbinella
Nurse PlantNutrient Accumulation
Seguin's ChestnutCastanea seguiniiNutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Caucasian PersimmonDiospyros caucasicaNurse PlantBeneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation
ThimbleberryRubus parviflorusBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
Uses
Functions
Nut ProductionUnderstory DiversityWildlife Food
Edible Parts
Nuts
Medicinal Uses
Traditional Cherokee UsesOil Extraction
Common Questions
What zones does Buffalo Nut grow in?
Buffalo Nut grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8.
What are good companion plants for Buffalo Nut?
Good companions for Buffalo Nut include Desert Scrub Oak, Seguin's Chestnut, Caucasian Persimmon, Thimbleberry.
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