Silver Buffaloberry
Shepherdia argentea
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| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Silver Buffaloberry highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 2-8
Superfood from a Super Shrub: The Silver Buffaloberry
- Silver-Sheened Foliage
- Excellent Screen
- U.S. Native
- Drought Tolerant
- Bright Red Berries
- Easy to Grow
The Silver Buffaloberry (Shepherdia argentea) is one of those garden enigmas that offers everything a garden wants but with a twist. The Buffaloberry's tart fruit is considered one of the most beneficial superfoods you can find--of course, there's the twist--picking them requires a superpower, or at least super-strong leather gloves. What else makes this rarely offered shrub a garden winner? It offers unique silver hues, and it's extreme drought tolerant and spreads wide without getting too tall.
The Silver Buffaloberry is a rugged beauty. With broad silver leaves, brilliant cranberry-colored berries, and dramatic spines this shrub is truly a sight to behold. Its verdant, long, ovular leaves with their silver hairs and vibrant clusters of semi-transparent berries contrast well against the Silver Buffaloberry's silver bark.
What does Silver Buffaloberries taste like? If you're brave enough to harvest these petite and juicy berries, you'll be gifted with one of the most unique treats you will eat. These berries offer a puckering punch of sour goodness when picked in summer. While you likely can't handle more than a few at a time fresh, if you do eat too many, you may find yourself with a tummy ache.
To take advantage of the Buffaloberry's Vitamin C and lycopene (a super-antioxidant), we recommend letting your berries hang out unpicked until after your first frost. This time allows them to develop more sugars. They are also traditionally used to make jam, relish, candy, and sweet beverages.
If you are looking for a chance to produce berries, you will want to order several bushes, since they do require a pollinating partner. Not so interested in the berries? That's ok. Your local wildlife will love them.
As for its place in your landscape, the Silver Buffaloberry makes a great choice for poor soils and anywhere you want to restore native beauty. This shrub creates an impassable thicket, so it can be utilized as a screen, windbreak, or erosion control.
The Silver Buffaloberry is not picky when it comes to conditions. It doesn't mind wet or dry soil, nor does it have a preference when it comes to sun levels.
You don't have to be a health nut to see the value in the Silver Buffaloberry. Of course, if you are looking for your opportunity to enjoy berries that America's First Peoples have enjoyed for years, the Silver Buffaloberry is your ticket to health and unique flavor. Order yours today!
