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Elaeagnus commutata


Silverberry




            Mike's Opinion

this is Mike

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An uncommon species of Elaeagnus that is proving an asset in the landscape. It is a native and will tolerate full sun and very poor lean soils in dry conditions. I am not sure how resistant to road salt it is as with other members of its species, it is worthy of investigation. It is grown for its silvery leaves that retain their intense silver colour through the entire growing season.



Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)

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Family
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Species
commutata
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (deciduous)
Pronunciation
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 (4) to 6
Canadian Hardiness Zone
4
Temperature (°C)
-29 to -34
Temperature (°F)
-20 to -30
Height
1.75 m
Spread
2 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
May
Cultivation
Full sun, will tolerate poor lean soils in dry conditions
Shape
Mounded
Growth
Medium
Pests
Leaf spots, cankers, rusts, Verticillium wilt, crown gall
Leaf Description
Alternate, simple, ovate to oblong, 3.5-8 cm long, both side covered with glistening silvery white scales
Flower Description
Fragrant, silvery yellow, tubular 1 cm long
Fruit Description
Silvery, 85 mm long, egg shapd drupe that ripens in September to October.
Colour Description
Silver white and are the showiest of the Elaeagnus species.
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