Buy Elaeagnus pungens 'Clemson Variegated'

Also Known As

Clemson Variegated Silverthorn

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

7a-11

4" | $17

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Elaeagnus pungens 'Clemson Variegated' plant details

Elaeagnus pungens 'Clemson Variegated' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. In fall cream and white flowers emerge followed by brown and red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Elaeagnus pungens 'Clemson Variegated'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: elaeagnaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in fall
Uses: fragrant, hedge, screen, showy, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Elaeagnus pungens 'Clemson Variegated'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tough evergreen shrub…moderate at 8-10’ tall and wide, leaves are bright yellow gold with irregular dark green margins. Add some BLING wherever you need it – full sun to moderate shade; fall flowers are small but highly fragrant similar to carnation and wafts a great distance from the plant. Needs no water when established, most soils, easy, deer resistant. Choice!

By: Secret Garden Growers

More subtle form of variegated Eleagnus than E. 'Gilt Edge'. This tough adaptable evergreen will create a show year round.

By: Gossler Farms

This delightful and drought tolerant 6-10' evergreen offer the year-round foliar interest of leaves brightly variegated with gold and yellow plus fragrant (though tiny) flowers in autumn... great hedge/screen/accent. S/M-D

By: Forestfarm

Variegated olive relative, this with striking center markings of yellow and gold on dark green foliage ... or perhaps better described as yellow and gold foliage with a narrow, dark green margin. By either description a striking evergreen shrub, over time to 10 ft tall x 10 ft wide, with fragrant, white to cream flowers in the fall. Enjoys well-drained soil and average summer water. Plant in sun, where it holds its color very well, or part shade. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

By: Cistus Nursery

Similar to the species but with an irregular blending of gold, yellow and green foliage. Like all Eleagnus pungens, it makes a great hedge. Looks very similar to 'Eleador' but might be more fragrant since it's a cultivar of E. pungens rather than a hybrid. Eleagnus pungens is Native to Japan and China.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

A broadleafed evergreen plant with irregular blending of gold, yellow, and green foliage. Fragrant small flowers in fall. Grows 6 ft. high and wide. We are impressed with this cultivar.