The Silver Buffaloberry is a thorny, upright, spreading shrub with narrow, silver leaves that are highly ornamental. In spring, it produces small yellow flowers before the leaves emerge, followed by bright red, edible berries on female plants. This shrub thrives in well-draining, alkaline soil and is exceptionally drought-tolerant, requiring minimal maintenance or pruning. It makes a great addition to the back of mixed borders, informal hedges, screens, or as a natural solution for erosion control.