Buy Elaeagnus commutata

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

Elaeagnus commutata is known as silverberry or wolf-willow. It is native to BC and much of northern North America through the boreal region. It is a shrub or small tree with broad, silvery leaves and fragrant yellow flowers followed by edible fruit and seeds. The fruit is rich in vitamins A, C, and E and is popular with birds. Able to grow in poor soils since it can fix its own nitrogen.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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