Russet Buffaloberry
Shepherdia canadensis
Russet Buffaloberry is a shrub for structure, suited to full sun to partial shade and clay or loam, flowering Apr, May.
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 250 cm |
| Spread | 250 cm |
| Aspect | full sun to partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Hardiness | USDA 2a-6b |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Pet-safe | Not 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.
Flowering through the year
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Worth knowing
- Its flowers are valued by bees and other pollinators.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- American Spikenardto edge in front
- Anise Hyssopto edge in front
- Aromatic Asterto edge in front
- Black-Eyed Susanto edge in front
- Blanket Flower 'Arizona Sun'to edge in front
- Blue Sageto edge in front