Botanical Name: Elaeagnus ‘Coral Silver’
Common Name: Coral Silver elaeagnus Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape erect, multi-stemmed from base, arching and spreading branches, forms open, rounded canopy, smaller branches glandular, more open and spreading, loosely constructed than other Elaeagnus Height 5-8' (10') Spread equal Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil tolerates most, including alkaline Hardiness hardy (zones 15-17, 19-24); best in warm, sunny locations Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate-whorled, elliptic, pale gray green above silvery green beneath, 1-2" long, whitish, minute spots on upper surface Flowers inconspicuous - silvery, fragrant, axillary/terminal, small clusters – covered with tiny dots – spring Fruit 1/4" red berry covered with silvery spots Propagation: semihardwood cuttings Usage: large, loose filler for silvery foliage, visual screen, informal hedge; appreciated for silvery foliage contrasting with red berries Landscape Care: Watering occasional deep soak preferred; best kept on dry side Fertilizing little required after established Pruning needs little - selectively head back if needed Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: Philippine Islands Family: Elaegnaceae Notes: |
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