Also called russet buffaloberry, soapberry is a berry-producing shrub that is native across the northern United States and Canada. This species flowers in April through June before producing yellow-red berries that turn bright red when ripe. The plant usually grows to be between about 4 and 10 feet tall and produces distinct oval-shaped leaves with silvery scales.
Soapberry is usually found in sandy or rocky soils and commonly grows along shores or even marshes. It has also been observed to occur forming dense thickets along riverbanks. The roots have been reported to range from deep with taproots to relatively shallow and fibrous. This plant’s berries are eaten by birds and even small mammals.
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