Elaeagnus pungens 'Fruitlandii'
Fruitland Silverberry
Description
Evergreen shrub to about 15' overall. Large silvery leaves with rusty dots. Armed with spines. Good for hedge or dense barriers. Can be sheered; tolerates heat and wind.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Poor
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Make sure ponds and water features aren't leaking, splash out is minimized, and water for streams and waterfalls is recirculated.
Keeping water surface areas small and partially shaded will also reduce evaporation.