Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Shepherdia [2679]

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Family: Elaeagnaceae

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description_en: Genus of 3 species of dioecious, ever-green or deciduous shrubs or small trees found in rocky and sandy habitats, and on streambanks, in North America. They have opposite, simple, ovate or oblong leaves and, in spring, before the leaves appear, bear short spikes or racemes of tiny, tubular, petalless flowers, each with a 4-lobed calyx. On female plants, the flowers are followed by spherical or ovoid, red or yellowish red fruits. Valued for their ornamental fruit and foliage, shepherdias are suitable for the back of a mixed or shrub border; they are particularly useful on poor, dry soils, and excellent for sites in exposed coastal regions. Male and female plants must be grown together to obtain fruit.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn. Root green-wood cuttings in early summer, with gentle bottom heat.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:42

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