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Elaeagnus pungens

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.

 

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.