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Elaeagnus commutata
Silverberry
Mike's
Opinion
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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 |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| 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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