Elaeagnus pungens 'Fruitlandii'

+ Add

Large Leaf Silverberry

 
Plant photo of: Elaeagnus pungens 'Fruitlandii'
Previous Photo     Next Photo
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

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants in your garden according to their water needs (hydrozone).