Elaeagnus pungens 'Fruitlandii'

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Large Leaf Silverberry

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • 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:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.