Shepherdia — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Shepherdia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
EdibleMedicinal
Shepherdia argentea
Shepherdia argentea
Family: Elaeagnaceae
Cultivation
Shepherdia argentea is a very cold-tolerant plant and can succeed in areas with as little as 325mm of rain a year. Prefers a sunny position. Succeeds in an ordinary well-drained moisture retentive soil.
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EdibleMedicinal
Shepherdia canadensis
Shepherdia canadensis
Family: Elaeagnaceae
Cultivation
Shepherdia canadensis is a very cold-tolerant shrub, but also has a wide climatic range being found from Alaska to New Mexico. It generally grows well in cultivation outside its native range, but often fruits disappointingly. Succeeds in full sun and in partial shade.
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