Botanical Name: Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name: Silverberry Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape spreading, angular, dense shrub, frequently wider than tall; rigid branches often spiny, covered with rusty dots Height 6'- 15' Spread equal Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun Soil prefers well drained soil Hardiness hardy (zones 4-24); species is hardier than cultivars Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, elliptic to ovate, 2-4" long, margins undulate, upper/lower surfaces covered with tiny dots, silvery white Flowers yellow/green, tubular, 1/4" across, 1/2" long, insignificant appearance, but highly fragrant - in fall Fruit red drupe with silver dots, 1/2" long Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: background plant, hedge, espalier - very tolerant of heat and drought - good up against a dark background; thrives in heat, wind, sea coast conditions Landscape Care: Watering moderate, tolerates drought after first year Fertilizing balanced in spring Pruning head back long, irregular branches to shape in winter; best if not sheared Pests/Diseases spider mites Special Conditions/Other hose off foliage occasionally to discourage mites Origin: Japan/China Family: Elaeagnaceae Notes: |
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