species 4,307 observations
Silver Buffaloberry
Shepherdia argentea
Field notes
Supports All
18
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Ceanothus Silk Moth, Otter Spiramater Moth, Columbia Silk Moth, Black Arches
8
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Pine Grosbeak, Red-eyed Vireo
2
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Tufted Miner Bee, Imitator Miner Bee, Maria Miner Bee, Timulla vagans
8
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Water use
- Medium
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Resists
- Poor soil
- Plant type
- Shrub
From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.