A very tough nitrogen fixing decidious shrub native to the Rocky Mountains and Plains of Canada and the U.S. Hardy Silverberry is related to Autumn Olive and Goumi and shares their ability to take nitrogen out of the air and put it into the ground; thus improving the soil. Suitable on reclaimation sites and other poor or disturbed soils, or for use as a hedgerow or windbreak. Small fragrant yellow flowers followed by silvery foliage on reddish brown stems. The silverberries are dry and mealy. While edible, they are mostly consumed by birds. Reaches a height of 10-12 ft. tall at maturity. Very hardy and drought tolerant once established.
ZONE: 2-7
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Late fall. Fragrant blooms before leaves in the areas where the plant drops its leaves.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, balanced moisture, reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly.
SIZE AT MATURITY: 12' x 6'
