Silver Berry. Thicket-forming shrub spreading by suckers with upright red-brown stems. Silvery leaves and yellowish white flowers followed by silvery red fruit. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers March to April. Fruits September. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Elaeagnus commutata
Thicket-forming shrub spreading by suckers with upright red-brown stems. Silvery leaves and yellowish white flowers followed by silvery red fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Elaeagnus |
|---|---|
| Species | commutata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Silver Berry |
| Flower Colour | yellow, white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 4m |
| Family | Elaeagnaceae |
| Spread | 2m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | silver |
| Flowers From | March, April |
| Colour Fruit | silver, red |
| Fruits When | September |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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