Silver Buffaloberry Fruit Seeds

Key Features:

• Produces bright edible red berries traditionally used for sauces and preserves

• Attractive silver-gray foliage provides ornamental appeal

• Excellent for windbreaks, erosion control, and wildlife support

• Thrives in dry, poor, and alkaline soils

• Non-GMO seeds

Specifications

• Seed Name: Silver Buffaloberry

• Botanical Name: Shepherdia argentea

• Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub

• USDA Zones: 3–8

• Mature Height: 6–15 ft

• Fruit Color: Bright red berries

• Flower Color: Yellow-green

• Planting Season: Spring or Fall

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun

• Soil Type: Sandy, rocky, or alkaline well-draining soil

• Water Needs: Low; drought tolerant once established

• Special Note: Dioecious plant — both male and female plants needed for fruiting

• Germination: Cold stratification recommended

• GMO Status: Non-GMO

Planting Guide

1. Cold Stratification:
   Mix seeds in moist sand or peat and refrigerate for 90–120 days before planting.

2. Sowing Depth:
   Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep in well-draining soil.

3. Watering:
   Light consistent moisture during germination; drought-tolerant after established.

4. Light Exposure:
   Grow in full sun for best berry production.

5. Spacing:
   Space plants 6–10 ft apart in hedges or windbreaks.