Elaeagnus commutata 'Zempin' - STDS 6-8 CM

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

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Elaeagnus argentea.

Bulletpoints
* silver-grey shoots * strongly scented flowers * heat tolerant, drought resistant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Silver berry 'Zempin' are silvery, ovate, lanceolate, alternate. They are about 8 - 10 cm tall.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Silver berry 'Zempin' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Silver berry 'Zempin' is a bushy, broad and runner-forming shrub or large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 5 m and is approx. 3 - 5 m wide. Slow-growing.

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).

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

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

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

Use
Solitary, rock garden

Shoots
The shoots of Elaeagnus commutata 'Zempin' are silver-grey.

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