Elaeagnus pungens 'Hosoba-fukurin'

Also Known As

Elaeagnus pungens 'Hosoba Fukurin'
Hosoba Fukurin Silverberry
Hosoba-fukurin Thorny Elaeagnus
Silverberry

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Elaeagnus pungens 'Hosoba-fukurin' plant details

Elaeagnus pungens 'Hosoba-fukurin' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue, gold, green, variegated and white foliage. In fall cream and white flowers emerge followed by brown and red fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. 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 'Hosoba-fukurin'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: elaeagnaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, gold, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in fall
Uses: fragrant, spiky, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Elaeagnus pungens 'Hosoba-fukurin'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

More compact, to only 5', this handsome evergreen shrub has wonderful rich-green foliage brightly edged with cream. Autumns brings potently and sweetly fragrant tiny cream flowers. This is one tough beauty; deer, drought, salt and wind tolerant. S-PSh/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Eleagnus pungens 'Hosoba Fukurin' has narrow variegated (creamy white) evergreen leafs. This tough plant will thrive in full sun or dry shade. The foliage makes a great plant for cut stems for flower arrangements.

By: Gossler Farms

Neatly yellow edged leaves set this apart from the others, , how, like all the pungens clones it needs a protected spot to succeed here.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

This evergreen Japanese Silverberry has narrower foliage than the norm, but has handsome leaves that are rich green edged with cream variegation. It is reported to not be as hardy as the species so it is not for really cold areas. Its winter interest is outstanding in milder areas.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Narrow, slightly puckered foliage with creamy margins and fragrant flowers. Smaller than others we offer reaching only 5' x 5'

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

This shrub is as durable in the landscape as it is handsome with narrow, creamy yellow margins that set off the small, shiny green leaves on thorny branches. Evergreen, growing rapidly to at least 5 ft tall or so and nearly as wide with a somewhat lax and spreading habit. Autumn flowers are white and intensely fragrant, attracting passersby. Sun or half sun and regular summer water, though tolerant of some summer drought. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.