Silver Berry
Scientific Name: Elaeagnus commutata Bernh. ex Rydb.
Synonym: Elaeagnus argentea
Family: Elaeagnaceae
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 1-3,35,41,43,45
Sunset®: 1-3,35,41,43,45
Sun Exposure: Part sun to full sun
Origin: North America
Growth Habits: Deciduous shrub, up to 12 feet tall (3.6 m.), ovate leaves
Propagation: Seed or occasionally cutting
- by semi-hardwood stem tip cuttings, in spring. Apply IBA TALC 8000 PPM. Use intermittent mist. Root in 6-8 weeks.
- by seeds, in spring. Germinates at 70-85 degrees F. The seeds can be harvested in autumn. The seeds need stratify 40F 2-3mo.. The usual germination temperature is 70-85 degrees F.
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