Elaeagnus pungens
Fruitland Silverberry
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.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Brown, Grey Green, Silver, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Poor
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Spanish
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border
Special Uses
Hedge
Attracts Wildlife
Wildlife
Water Saving Tip:
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.