Russet Buffaloberry – Shepherdia canadensis 100 Seeds | Hardy Edible Native Shrub | Fast Growing Wildlife Friendly | Nitrogen Fixing | Cold Hardy Zones 2–6

Grow your own Russet Buffaloberry (Shepherdia canadensis), a tough, fast-growing native shrub valued for its edible red berries and exceptional hardiness.

This adaptable deciduous shrub thrives in harsh conditions, tolerating cold, heat, drought, wind, salt, and poor soils. In early spring, small yellow flowers appear before producing bright red berries in summer. While naturally tart and bitter, the fruit has been traditionally used in Indigenous cuisine and is highly valued by birds and wildlife.

Russet Buffaloberry is nitrogen-fixing, helping improve soil quality while serving as an excellent windbreak, wildlife shelter, erosion control plant, or naturalized hedge. Ideal for restoration projects, food forests, and large landscape plantings.

This larger seed quantity is perfect for habitat restoration, shelterbelts, and native plant projects.

You will receive seeds similar in quality to those shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 100 Shepherdia canadensis seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Sowing instructions included
✔️ Non-pretreated seeds

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Russet Buffaloberry, Soapberry, Foamberry, Canadian Buffaloberry
Botanical Name: Shepherdia canadensis
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Highly adaptable; tolerates poor, dry, salty, and high-pH soils
Watering: Medium; high drought tolerance once established
Mature Height: 6–8 feet (can grow larger in ideal conditions)
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 2–6
Container Friendly: Not recommended long-term

💡 Care Tip: Pour hot (not boiling) water over seeds and soak for 24 hours. Then cold stratify for 90 days at approximately 40°F before sowing 1/8 inch deep.