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Silver Buffaloberry

Shepherdia argentea, Elaeagnaceae

Zones
2–7
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

WindbreakProducerNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowLow

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Spanish BroomSpartium junceum
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection
Giant MiscanthusMiscanthus × giganteus
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection
Red MulberryMorus rubra
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Autumn OliveElaeagnus umbellata

Both nitrogen-fixing shrubs may compete for the same ecological niche and resources when co-planted

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationFood

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Silver Buffaloberry grow in?

Silver Buffaloberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 7.

Is Silver Buffaloberry a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Silver Buffaloberry is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Silver Buffaloberry?

Good companions for Silver Buffaloberry include Spanish Broom, Giant Miscanthus, Red Mulberry.

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