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Elaeagnus pungens 'Maculata'

Silverberry; Maculata Thorny Elaeag

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Information by: PlantMaster        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

This densely growing evergreen shrub quickly reaches 10-15' tall and wide. It has a mounding habit in full sun but will grow irregularly in deep shade. Prune to ideal size and shape. Leaves are simple, ruffled on edges, with large yellow centers and green margins. Underside of leaf has translucent spots giving a silver look. Armed with dull spines. Silvery white, small, fragrant flowers appear in late fall and early winter. This variety usually has no fruit. This shrub tolerates full sun to full shade. It prefers well draining soil and is drought and poor soil tolerant once it's established. It can grow in coastal areas. A great shrub for erosion control, hillsides, barriers.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Winter, Fall

Leaf Color

Green, Silver, Yellow, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Roadside, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Hedge, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.