{"product_id":"shepherdie-argentee","title":"Silver Buffaloberry","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"mso-element: para-border-div; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"border: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm; mso-padding-alt: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt; margin: 6.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: FR-CA;\"\u003eImportant note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: FR-CA;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e This plant is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/blogs\/nouvelles\/pourquoi-mon-arbre-fruitier-ne-fait-il-pas-de-fruits?\" title=\"Dioecious trees and shrubs\"\u003edioecious\u003c\/a\u003e , meaning that \u003cb\u003eboth a male and a female plant are required for fruit production.\u003c\/b\u003e Since the sex of young plants cannot be determined at this stage, \u003cu\u003eit is advisable to purchase two or more plants\u003c\/u\u003e to increase the chances of obtaining both sexes.\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: FR-CA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"mso-element: comment-list;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"mso-element: comment;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportAnnotations]--\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"msocomtxt\" id=\"_com_1\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e \u003cspan style=\"mso-comment-author: LOIC; mso-comment-providerid: AD; mso-comment-userid: 'S::LOIC\\.GUITARD\\@eleve\\.csp\\.qc\\.ca::3063f7ed-8400-4206-aed1-efe1bfc3fc40';\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportAnnotations]--\u003e\u003ca name=\"_msocom_1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportAnnotations]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Buffaloberry (\u003ci\u003eShepherdia argentea\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltra Hardy Silver Hedge Shrub for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 2–7)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Expert Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silver Buffaloberry (\u003ci\u003eShepherdia argentea\u003c\/i\u003e) is a moderate-growing, extremely cold-hardy \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/deciduous-shrubs-of-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Deciduous Shrubs of Eastern Canada\"\u003eshrub\u003c\/a\u003e ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 2–7). It typically grows 1–2 ft per year (30–60 cm) and reaches 3-20 ft (1-6 m) at maturity with a spread of about 10 ft (3 m). Best for hedging, windbreaks, and naturalized landscapes, it offers striking silvery foliage and exceptional tolerance to poor, dry, and alkaline soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Silver Buffaloberry for Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Buffaloberry is one of the toughest landscape shrubs available, thriving where many plants struggle—perfect for difficult soils and cold climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 2 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Privacy, windbreak, ornament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver foliage and colorful berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative \/ Non-native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt adapts well to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSandy soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoor or rocky soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlkaline soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrban and rural environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWind, drought, and cold climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTree\/Shrub Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-20 ft (6 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~10 ft (3 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 ft per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained, sandy, adaptable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate (regular first year)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–50+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Silver Buffaloberry Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Silver Buffaloberry if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a hardy hedge within 3–5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a medium to large yard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live in Zone 2–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want drought tolerance + unique silver foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a shrub for difficult or poor soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour soil stays very wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a soft, thornless shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting in shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivacy hedges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindbreaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturalized landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry or difficult sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e While its \u003cstrong\u003enitrogen-fixing roots\u003c\/strong\u003e improve soil, its dense branching, thorny structure, and extreme toughness make it ideal for protective hedges and low-maintenance landscapes in harsh conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Silver Buffaloberry Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rugged, silver-toned shrub that thrives where others fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small yellow-green flowers appear before leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silvery foliage reflects light beautifully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright red to orange berries attract birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense branching and silvery stems add structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinter Survival in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Silver Buffaloberry is hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7 and tolerates extreme winter cold, snow, and wind exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-year tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2–3 inches of mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply before the first hard frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect from excessive moisture buildup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide for Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring (April–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly fall (September–October)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8–12 ft from foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6–10 ft between plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering (first year):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply once per week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow soil to dry slightly between watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust based on rainfall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Answers (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Silver Buffaloberry grow in Ontario?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically 1–2 ft per year under good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it cold hardy in Ontario?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is hardy to Zone 2 and extremely reliable in Canadian climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need another tree for pollination?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes—plants are dioecious; both male and female plants are needed for fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the roots invasive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, but it may spread slowly and is well suited for natural hedges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow—berries may drop in fall, but overall it is very low maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare With Similar Trees\/Shrubs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eTree\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eGrowth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/silver-buffaloberry\" title=\"Silver Buffaloberry (Shepherdia argentea)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/silver-buffaloberry\" title=\"Silver Buffaloberry (Shepherdia argentea)\"\u003eSilver Buffaloberry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry hedges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/common-seabuckthorn\" title=\"Common Seabuckthorn (Hippopheae rhamnoides)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/common-seabuckthorn\" title=\"Common Seabuckthorn (Hippopheae rhamnoides)\"\u003eCommon Seabuckthorn\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdible berries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoastal\/dry sites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/canada-buffaloberry\" title=\"Canada Buffaloberry (Shepherdia canadensis)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/canada-buffaloberry\" title=\"Canada Buffaloberry (Shepherdia canadensis)\"\u003eCanada Buffaloberry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEastern Canada Native+Silver leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaturalization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Across Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped to your door in Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy root system guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/deciduous-shrubs-of-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Deciduous Shrubs of Eastern Canada\"\u003eDeciduous Shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Collection: Hardiness Zone 2 Plants\" href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/zone-2-plants-eastern-canada\"\u003eHardiness Zone 2 Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated articles:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/nitrogen-fixing-trees-and-shrubs\" title=\"Nursery Blog: Nitrogen-Fixing Trees and Shrubs for Eastern Canada\"\u003eNitrogen-Fixing Trees and Shrubs for Eastern Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/offset-greenhouse-gas-emissions\" title=\"Nursery Blog: Offset greenhouse gas emissions by planting trees!\"\u003eOffset greenhouse gas emissions by planting trees!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arbresenligne.com","offers":[{"title":"Small (110 ml)","offer_id":47319168155967,"sku":null,"price":3.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (310 ml)","offer_id":47319168188735,"sku":null,"price":6.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/8241\/1327\/files\/Shepherdie-argentee-Shepherdia-argentea-illustration.jpg?v=1702957950","url":"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/silver-buffaloberry","provider":"Arbresenligne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}