= Water twice per month or less, once established.
= Water about once per week, once established.
= Water about twice per week, once established.
= Water three days per week, or more.
Use the plant water needs as a guideline. Actual plant water needs will vary for several reasons, including weather conditions, soil type, sun exposure, root depth, wind and elevation. Adjust your watering schedule as needed to meet the plants' needs at your site. Water recent transplants more often than established plants.
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Shepherdia argentea
very low
yellow
spring
10 to 15 ft.
10 to 12 ft.
Yes
native to midwestern to western United States
sun
USDA zones 2-7
hardy to 8,500 ft.
Silver buffaloberry is a tree-like shrub with silver leaves. It is native to the Great Plains.
It has beautiful, twisted grey branches when mature. If left to grow naturally, it will develop a large, thickety mound. Prune out the dead wood to showcase its beautiful branches and silvery leaves.
The flowers and berries are only produced on female plants. Although this plant has thorns, it is a wonderful large, multi-stemmed shrub that can withstand Colorado Springs' erratic weather. It's a great choice for low-water, low-maintenance landscapes.
There are two silver buffaloberries at the Xeriscape Garden in an area that is not watered. They have grown slowly, but have become quite beautiful with time. When pruned to remove the dead material, the unique twisted branches become visible. They are stunning.
Prune out dead wood. Can be pruned for shape to form a small tree when young.
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