A dense evergreen shrub. Small narrow leaves creamy yellow with glossy, dark green margins, silvery white flowers followed by brown ripening to red fruit. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers April to October. Fruits October. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Elaeagnus pungens ‘Frederici’
A dense evergreen shrub. Small narrow leaves creamy yellow with glossy, dark green margins, silvery white flowers followed by brown ripening to red fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Elaeagnus |
|---|---|
| Species | pungens |
| Varietry | 'Frederici' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | silver, white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 2m |
| Family | Elaeagnaceae |
| Spread | 2m |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | cream, yellow, green |
| Flowers From | April, October |
| Colour Fruit | brown, red |
| Fruits When | October |
| 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 |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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