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    • Photo of Elaeagnus commutata form by USDA

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    Also Known As

    • Elaeagnus argentea
    • American Silverberry
    • Wolf Willow

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-10'
    • W: 8'-10'

    planting zones

    • 2a-9b

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    Elaeagnus commutata plant details

    Elaeagnus commutata is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with blue foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Elaeagnus commutata

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: elaeagnaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue
    Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Elaeagnus commutata

    USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Soil needs: well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This medium-large suckering Western native shrub is one of the most striking of those with silvery leaves, and when laden with its yellow, very sweetly scented flowers, few are more pleasing.; birds love the dry silvery fruits. S/M-D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Deciduous, silver foliage, red-brown bark, fragrant yellow flowers, late spring Zone 2-9. 10' PNW, part shade-sun, moist-dry, well drained

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    Gardening facts about Elaeagnus commutata plant

    How to Grow Elaeagnus commutata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - low

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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