Plant Details

Shepherdia argentea

Buffalo berry

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General Information

Scientific name: Shepherdia argentea
Also known as: Buffalo berry

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 4.00 m
Width: 4.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 3-9
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
Dye, Hedge, Nitrogen fixer

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