Elaeagnus pungens 'Fruitlandii' |
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Large Leaf Silverberry |
Description
This evergreen shrub quickly 10'- 15' tall and wide. New foliage is silvery, changing to olive green dotted with silver scales. It is armed with spines, thus good for hedges or dense barriers. Fragrant, small, creamy colored flowers appear in fall, followed by brownish red fruit. Can be sheared; tolerates heat and wind. It is drought tolerant once it's established. It tolerates ocean spray.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Fall
Leaf Color
Grey Green, Silver, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Poor, Dry
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Roadside, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Filler, Hedge, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Wildlife
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.