Elaeagnus multiflora
Cherry Elaeagnus, Gumi
Description
This deciduous shrub will grow to 6' tall and has silver/green leaves and small, aromatic flowers. It produces orangeish/red berries that are tart but edible and attract birds.
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Poor
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
An easy water-wise improvement in lawn areas is to change high output spray sprinkler nozzles to low-flow rotators.
You'll have less runoff and be less likely to apply more water than is needed.