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Elaeagnus pungens
Silverberry, Thorny Elaeagnus
Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor Photographer:
Description
Evergreen shrub to about 15' overall. Gray green leaves with brown dots. Armed with spines. Good for hedge or dense barriers. Not bright green but rather drab looking. There are several selections that have variegated foliage. Varieties include Fruitlandii, Maculata, Marginata and Variegata.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
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Leaf Color
Grey Green, Silver
Bark Color
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Fruit Color
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Fruit Season
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Water Saving Tip:
Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.
By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.