Elaeagnus pungens 'Fruitlandii'
Sunset®: 5-24
AHS: 9-7
USDA: 7-10
Sun Exposure: Partial shade to full sun
Origin: Japan, China
Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub, rapidly up to 10 feet tall (3 m), 9 feet in spread (2.7 m); spiny stems; dark green alternate leaves, with silvery underside, up to 3 inches long (7.5 cm)
Watering Needs: Little to regular water
Propagation: Softwood cuttings or seeds
Propagation: Cutting or occasionally seed
- by semi-hardwood secondary cuttings, in spring. Apply IBA TALC 8000 PPM. Use intermittent mist. Root in 6-8 weeks.
- by seeds, in autumn. Germinates at 75-80 degrees F. The seeds can also be harvested in autumn. The seeds need scarification. The usual germination temperature is 75-80 degrees F.
There are several varieties of Silverberries. 'Fruitlandii' has longer, more rounded leaves, with wavy margins. Its slightly spiny branches have a brownish hue.
Blooming Habits:
During the fall, this silverberry has small, quite inconspicuous, silvery-white, fragrant, bell shaped flowers, borne in clusters. They are followed by red fruits that can be used in jellies.
Culture:
Prune to shape.
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