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Shepherdia argentea

 
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Family: Elaeagnaceae
Genus: Shepherdia (shep-HER-dee-uh) (Info)
Species: argentea (ar-JEN-tee-uh) (Info)

Synonym:Elaeagnus argentea
Synonym:Hippophae argentea
Synonym:Lepargyrea argentea

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One member has or wants this plant for trade.

Category:
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Groundcovers
Shrubs

Height:
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
Silver/Gray

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Provides winter interest

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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1 positive
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral art_n_garden On Jul 1, 2009, art_n_garden from Colorado Springs, CO (Zone 6a) wrote:

This is a native to Colorado, though when I grew it on a naturalized hillside in my backyard it failed to come back the following year. I gave very little supplemental water and no winter protection, so I'm sure that the weird winter we had did it in. Disappointing.

Neutral Joan On Apr 26, 2008, Joan from Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) wrote:

This large shrub is wildlife friendly, as it is ideal for cover and nesting. It also provides a good late winter food source.

It is susceptible to stem decay and branch canker.

Positive ScottSLC On Jun 3, 2004, ScottSLC from Salt Lake City, UT wrote:

I grow this bush in my back yard in Salt Lake City, Utah. It has reached a height so far of about 20 feet. It is related to the Russian Olive, and looks somewhat similiar and also has thorns. The fruit is edible and not bad tasting either, although only about as large as a small pea, so I leave them for the birds.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Albuquerque, New Mexico
Belfield, North Dakota
Medora, North Dakota
Salt Lake City, Utah



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