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Silverberry

Elaeagnus commutata

Also called Wolf Willow

AKA Elaeagnus argentea
Inconspicuous fragrant yellow flowers
Silvery fruits in late summer
Wavy, silvery leaves and twigs keep their colour all season
Erect stems suckering profusely
Bloom Time: Spring

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Yellow

HEIGHT:
150-175 cm

SPREAD:
175-200 cm

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Substitutions Are Available

Growing and Maintenance Tips:

This native plant is very easy to grow in almost any soil or condition and thrives in full sun.

Additional Notes about Silverberry:

Native to Ontario and other parts of North America.

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun

Attracts Birds

Native to Ontario

Native to Ontario

Drought Tolerant

Drought Tolerant

Fragrant

Salt Tolerant

Ground cover

SOIL MOISTURE:
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

ATTRIBUTES:
Deciduous
Fruit

FLOWERING TIME:
Summer
Lt. Spr-Sum

HABIT:
Clumping
Upright

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Gray
Silver

LANDSCAPE USES:
Naturalizing
Roadside planting

THESE PLANTS ARE

suitable substitutions for Elaeagnus commutata

Hippophae rhamnoides

Hippophae rhamnoides

COMMON SEA BUCKTHORN

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Shepherdia canadensis

Shepherdia canadensis

BUFFALOBERRY

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