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Buy Elaeagnus pungens 'Maculata'

Also Known As

Variegated Silverberry

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 10'-15'
W: 10'-15'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Elaeagnus pungens 'Maculata' plant details

Elaeagnus pungens 'Maculata' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with variegated foliage. In fall cream and white flowers emerge followed by brown and red fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Elaeagnus pungens 'Maculata'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: elaeagnaceae
Foliage: evergreen variegated
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in fall
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Elaeagnus pungens 'Maculata'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: seaside / salt and wind

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Has deep green margins on the leaves with bright golden centers to each leaf. Very tough. Our plant gets little water in sandy soil and is very happy. Great for cut foliage for flower arrangements.

By: Gossler Farms

?This shrub (to 15') is probably the most ornamental and striking of all variegated evergreens?; its glossy leaves variously splashed with a rich gold give a ?bright and pleasing effect in mid-winter? (Bean). S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

I find myself strangely drawn to this plant; I am not sure whether it's the gold centered leathery leaves or the drifting gardenia fragrance, whatever I like it. Dirr on the other hand classes it something of an overdone weed, over planted in the south and climbing by means of hooked spines. It's nothing like that in the North, very well behaved and nearly spineless.