Elaeagnus pungens

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Fruitland Silverberry

 
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Description

Evergreen shrub to 10-15' equally tall as wide. Through pruning you can keep it smaller. Large silvery leaves with rusty dots. Armed with spines. Good for hedge or dense barriers. Can be sheered; tolerates heat and wind. Tolerates bad soil.

 

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Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

 

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Brown, Grey Green, Silver, Variegated

 

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.