ELAEAGNUS
ELAEAGNUS
Commonly known as Silver berry
Probably autumn's most wonderfully scented, though insignificant, flowers (E pungens). Pervasive scent in a quiet, misty November.
Genus of about 90 species of deciduous or evergreen shrubs and trees mainly from Asia with a few from southern Europe and North America.
Some are cultivated for the acidic berries.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Pests & Diseases
coral spot. -
Place of origin
North America. -
DeciduousBroadly elliptic leaves to 7cm (3in) long
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Cream
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Height
4m (13ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Tall ShrubThicket forming, spreading by suckers. Upright red-brown shoots. Pendent flowers, 1cm (½in) long are followed by silver-mealy red fruit.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Pruning group 2
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilCan become chlorotic on shallow chalky soil.
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Full sun
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Mature Size4m (13ft)
2m (6½ft)
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Elaeagnus - Growing Guide
