Shepherdia argentea

Latin name: Shepherdia argentea
Common Name: Silver Shepherd
Plant type: Fruit shrub
Shape: Fruit shrub
Botanical family: Elaeagnaceae

Description

Shepherdia argentea, or silver chalef, is a very hardy and drought-tolerant native shrub, prized for its downy, silvery-grey foliage and its ability to enrich soils with nitrogen. It produces edible, tangy red berries, popular with wildlife and used in cooking. Perfect for defensive hedges, dry banks, or ecological landscaping, it tolerates poor soils, strong winds, and extreme conditions. Its structured silhouette and silvery appearance also make it an attractive choice for naturalistic or xerophilous gardens.

Hardiness Zone: Zone 2

Exposure: Sun
Watering: Regular watering
Fertilization: Spring berry fertilizer. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke when planting.
Soil type: Neutral to alkaline, dry to well-drained
Minimum temperature: '-40°C

Foliage type: Obsolete
Foliage color: Silver gray

Height: 3 to 4 m (10 to 13 feet)
Width: 3 m (10 feet)
Growth rate: fast

Animaux
Sans danger pour les animaux domestiques

Animaux

Pollinisateurs
Attire ou nourrit les insectes pollinisateurs

Pollinisateurs

Papillons
Fleurs attirant les papillons

Papillons

Répulsif
Aide à repousser certains nuisibles

Répulsif

Cerfs
Peu appétent ou toléré par les cerfs

Cerfs

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