Elaeagnus pungens 'Husaba-Fukurin' - 50-60 CM C7.5

Description
The Silverthorn (Elaeagnus pungens) is a garden plant that produces creamy white flowers with a light fragrance. They appear from October to November. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, acidic, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2 metres and is approx. 1 metre wide.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers

Frost hardiness
The Silverthorn has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Elaeagnus pungens can reach a height of 1.5 - 2 m and a width of 0.8 - 1 m.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Elaeagnus pungens thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

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 creamy white flowers appear from October to November. They are slightly fragrant.

Use
Screen, solitary, ornamental shrub