Shepherdia argentea
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Shepherdia argentea
Also known as:
Buffalo berry
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
4.00 m
Width:
4.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
3-9
Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist
Permeable, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit
Fruit
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Dye, Hedge, Nitrogen
Dye, Hedge, Nitrogen
Description
Fruits: edible both raw and cooked. The berries can be dried and serve as currants. They have a spicy yet pleasant flavor. Before frost, they are sharp in taste; after the frost period, they become sweeter. The fruits are mostly used in making jam, pies, and so on. Due to the saponin content, they are consumed in moderation. The fruit is 9 mm long and contains one seed.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/08
End of Harvest:
15/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Ribes nigrum Blackcurrant |
Black currant can enhance the flavor and yield of Shepherdia argentea while deterring pests. |
|
Ribes rubrum Redcurrant, Whitecurrant |
Red currant provides nutrients and helps attract pollinators for Shepherdia argentea. |
|
Rubus fruticosus Blackberry |
Brambles can provide ground cover, suppressing weeds and maintaining soil moisture around Shepherdia argentea. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Raspberries attract beneficial insects that can control pests affecting Shepherdia argentea. |
|
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme |
Thyme repels pests and attracts pollinators, benefiting Shepherdia argentea. |
|
Salvia officinalis Sage |
Sage has medicinal properties and can enhance the overall health of Shepherdia argentea. |