Russet Buffaloberry – Shepherdia canadensis 400 Seeds | Hardy Edible Native Shrub | Fast Growing Wildlife Friendly | Nitrogen Fixing | Cold Hardy Zones 2–6

Grow your own Russet Buffaloberry (Shepherdia canadensis), a rugged, fast-growing native shrub prized for its edible red berries and extreme adaptability.

This hardy deciduous shrub thrives in challenging conditions, tolerating cold, heat, drought, wind, salt, and poor soils. In early spring, small yellow flowers appear before bright red berries develop in summer. The fruit is edible (naturally tart and bitter) and highly valued by birds and wildlife.

Russet Buffaloberry is nitrogen-fixing, helping enrich the soil while providing shelter and food for wildlife. It is ideal for windbreaks, erosion control, native restoration projects, habitat plantings, and large naturalized landscapes.

This 400-seed bulk quantity is perfect for conservation plantings, reforestation efforts, shelterbelts, and large-scale native landscaping projects.

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

You will receive:
✔️ 400 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; highly drought tolerant 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.