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Buffaloberry
Shepherdia argentea
Buffaloberry
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An upright thorny deciduous shrub with silvery leaves and white stems. Flowers in female plants if pollinated are followed by 1/4" red fruits appearing in clusters in late summer. Fruit ripens in fall and is loved by birds. Also edible for humans and can make jams, jellies, and pies.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Low maintenance.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Buffaloberry get?
About 10-12' tall and 10-12' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Buffaloberry need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Buffaloberry need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Buffaloberry grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Buffaloberry deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Buffaloberry in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Buffaloberry wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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