Elaeagnus pungens 'Maculata' - P9

Description
The Silverthorn 'Maculata' (Elaeagnus pungens) is a bushy, upright shrub that produces creamy white, funnel-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from October to November. Red-brown, oval fruits emerge from these from April. They exude a pleasant fragrance. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, lime-free, nutrient-rich, acidic, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2 metres and is approx. 2 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Elaeagnus pungens aureomaculata.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * fragrant flowers

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Silverthorn 'Maculata' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Silverthorn 'Maculata' is a bushy and upright growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 2 m and is approx. 1 - 2 m wide. Slow growing. It usually grows 10 - 30 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

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

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

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

Flower
The creamy white, funnel-shaped flowers appear from October to November. These are pleasantly fragrant.

Fruit
The red-brown drupes have a tart flavour. The flesh of these oval drupes is juicy. Ripening time from April.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Spreading branches, close to the surface.