Photo Credit:
Courtesy Eric Beckers, Lady Bird Johnson Wildlfower Center.
Russet Buffaloberry
Shepherdia canadensis
A compact native shrub 4-8 feet tall with leathery gray-green foliage and yellowish-red berries. Highly valued by wildlife—deer and elk graze the leaves while others feed on the berries, making it an excellent choice for habitat enhancement and conservation landscaping.
Current Sale Size: 18-24"
Growth Rate: Rapid
Soils: Adaptable, but prefers moist, rocky soils.
Moisture: Moist to Dry
Shade Tolerance: Full sun to full shade
Mature Height: Up to 10 ft.
Deer Damage Potential: High
Other Notes: Berries edible for humans, very cold-tolerant, attracts bees
USDA Plant Profile
