Russet Buffaloberry – Shepherdia canadensis 200 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, extreme hardiness, and ecological benefits.

This adaptable deciduous shrub thrives in challenging conditions, tolerating cold, heat, drought, wind, salt, and poor soils. In early spring, small yellow flowers appear before producing bright red berries in summer. The fruit is edible, traditionally used in Indigenous cuisine, and highly beneficial for birds and wildlife.

Russet Buffaloberry is nitrogen-fixing, improving soil health while serving as an excellent windbreak, shelterbelt, erosion control plant, or native hedge. Ideal for habitat restoration, conservation projects, wildlife plantings, and large naturalized landscapes.

This large seed quantity is perfect for reforestation, food forest systems, and large property plantings.

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

You will receive:
✔️ 200 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 taller 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.