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Russet Buffaloberry

Shepherdia canadensis

Illustration of Russet Buffaloberry

Russet Buffaloberry is a shrub for structure, suited to full sun to partial shade and clay or loam, flowering Apr, May.

TypeShrub
Mature height250 cm
Spread250 cm
Aspectfull sun to partial shade
FoliageDeciduous
HardinessUSDA 2a-6b
Pollinator-friendlyYes
Pet-safeNot confirmed

Where to use it in a border

At around 250 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 250 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 2a to 6b, so check it suits your area before planting.

It appears in our lists of full sun, clay soil, pollinator-friendly plants.

Border Builder uses Russet Buffaloberry's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.

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Flowering through the year

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Worth knowing

Good companions

Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:

Garden styles

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