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| Identification |
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Genus
Shepherdia
Species
argentea
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
silver buffaloberry
buffalo cherry
Nebraska currant
Family
ELAEAGNACEAE
Specimen number
S10406
Data source
GrUnFr p58;Xeri p303;Xeri p301
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
6' - 12'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 02a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Shepherdia argentea can survive the coldest of winter climates with annual temperatures as low as -50� Fahrenheit. It usually does best in dry soils. Silver buffaloberry (also known as buffalo cherry and Nebraska currant) can survive for a while without water.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The berries are oval shaped and scarlet colored. It has a taste of grapes and red currant. Shepherdia argentea if frequently used in jelly.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Dioecious
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Jelly
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Berries
Description of edible parts
oval shaped and scarlet colored
Flavor / texture
has a taste of grapes and red currant
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Because Shepherdia argentea is dioecious, both a male and a female of the species are needed for proper pollination. Silver buffaloberry (in some places called buffalo cherry and Nebraska currant) is thought to originate from North America.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Shepherdia argentea is a woody perennial. Silver buffaloberry (locally known in some parts as buffalo cherry and Nebraska currant) is deciduous in nature.
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