Elaeagnus commutata - 60-80 CM C5

Description
The Silver berry (Elaeagnus commutata) is a bushy, broad shrub that produces yellow, funnel-shaped flowers with a strong fragrance. They appear from May to June. Dark brown, elongated fruits emerge from September. They exude a strong fragrance. The Silver berry also has egg-shaped, silver-grey leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, calcareous, sandy, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of around 5 metres and grows to a width of around 5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Elaeagnus argentea.

Bulletpoints
* red-brown shoots * strongly scented flowers * heat tolerant, drought resistant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Silver berry are silver-grey, ovate and alternate. They are about 8 - 10 cm in size.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Silver berry has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Silver berry is a bushy and broad-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 5 m and is approx. 3 - 5 m wide.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The yellow, funnel-shaped flowers appear from May to June. They are strongly scented.

Fruit
The dark brown drupes The flesh of these elongated drupes is mealy. Ripen from September.

Use
Screen, solitary, ornamental shrub

Shoots
The shoots of Elaeagnus commutata are reddish-brown.

Root
Elaeagnus commutata is a taproot and, depending on the soil, forms stoloniferous roots.