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Elaeagnus pungens 'Webb'

Also Known As

  • Elaeagnus pungens 'Webb's Little Leaf'
  • Webb's Little Leaf Silverberry

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 10'-12'
  • W: 6'

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

Elaeagnus pungens 'Webb' plant details

Elaeagnus pungens 'Webb' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by brown and red fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Elaeagnus pungens 'Webb'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: elaeagnaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant, hedge, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Elaeagnus pungens 'Webb'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Making a denser, finer-textured hedge or specimen, this small-leaved slightly thorny selection with its tiny fragrant flowers is drought and salt tolerant... perfect for the coast or a tough, droughty spot. S/M-D/GDr

Gardening facts about Elaeagnus pungens 'Webb' plant

How to Grow Elaeagnus pungens 'Webb'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
    • brown
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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