Utah buffaloberry

Shepherdia × utahensis, Elaeagnaceae

Zones

3–8

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen FixerWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (fruiting)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Wolf's currantRibes wolfii

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Azores BlueberryVaccinium cylindraceum

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Sticky CurrantRibes viscosissimum

Pollinator SharingWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Roundleaf BuffaloberryShepherdia rotundifolia

Buffaloberry species may compete for resources and exhibit allelopathic interactions in overlapping habitats

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionNitrogen FixationWindbreakWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Berries

Medicinal Uses

Vitamin CTraditional Medicine

Common Questions

What zones does Utah buffaloberry grow in?

Utah buffaloberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

Is Utah buffaloberry a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Utah buffaloberry?

Good companions for Utah buffaloberry include Wolf's currant, Azores Blueberry, Sticky Currant.

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