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Elaeagnus pungens

Silverberry, Thorny Elaeagnus

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer:

 

Description

Evergreen shrub to about 15' overall. Gray green leaves with brown dots. Armed with spines. Good for hedge or dense barriers. Not bright green but rather drab looking. There are several selections that have variegated foliage. Varieties include Fruitlandii, Maculata, Marginata and Variegata.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Silver

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Ranch, Seascape

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, Foundation

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Hedge, Screen, Wind Break

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Remember to check your irrigation systems once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.

If your controller is not a smart controller, it should be reprogrammed as the weather changes.