Elaeagnus pungens
Silverberry, Thorny Elaeagnus
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
n/a
Leaf Color
Grey Green, Silver
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.
Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.