Elaeagnus pungens 'Fruitlandii' |
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Large Leaf Silverberry |
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.
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
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