Shepherdia argentea

Shepherdia argentea

Extremely hardy native shrub with silvery blue green foliage, thorny stems, and orange-red fruit. Forms a dense, practically impenetrable barrier as a hedge or incorporated into a windbreak. Tolerant of drought and many soils. Great for use in naturalized plantings.

Light Requirements: Full Sun
Water Requirements: Moderate, Dry
USDA Zone: 2b
Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub
Soil Texture: Sandy, Sandy Loam, Silt Loam, Clay Loam

Plant Height at Maturity

8 feet

Plant Width at Maturity

8 feet

Growth Rate

6-12"/year

Growth Habit

Round

Landscape Uses

Windbreak

Environmental Features

Native Species | Water-wise | Pollinator Friendly | Bird Habitat | Wildlife Forage Source

Tough Sites

Alkaline Soil | Dry Soil | Calcareous Soil | Deer Damage | Urban Conditions

Seasonal Interest

Winter Interest | Spring Flowering

Flower Color

Yellow