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Wolfwillow Silverberry in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Elaeagnus commutata

 

Wolfwillow Silverberry

Oleaster, or Silverberry, is a rounded evergreen or deciduous shrub, that has clusters of tubular, fragrant flowers in Autumn. The foliage is silvery-green, and the leaves are pointed at each end, and somewhat leathery.It is a shrub that is easy to care for, and can be used for screening or hedging. Elaeagnus commutata is a species Oleaster which is native to Yukon to Québec and Utah. It has silvery lanceolate leaves, with tiny scales, and produces yellow flowers followed by silvery-amber fruits.

 
plant Features
  • Wolfwillow Silverberry likes full sun

    Full sun

  • Wolfwillow Silverberry likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

  • Wolfwillow Silverberry is frost hardy: 23f (-5°c)

    Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)

  • Wolfwillow Silverberry likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Wolfwillow Silverberry

Latin name

Elaeagnus commutata

type

Flowering Shrub

family

Elaeagnaceae

ph

6.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Wolfwillow Silverberry likes full sun

    Full sun

  • Frost

    Wolfwillow Silverberry is frost hardy: 23f (-5°c)

    Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)

  • Soil

    Wolfwillow Silverberry likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

  • Water

    Wolfwillow Silverberry likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

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full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Wolfwillow Silverberry is 1.50meters x 3.00meters 1.50 M 3.00 M

Elaeagnus commutata

Oleaster, or Silverberry, is a rounded evergreen or deciduous shrub, that has clusters of tubular, fragrant flowers in Autumn. The foliage is silvery-green, and the leaves are pointed at each end, and somewhat leathery.It is a shrub that is easy to care for, and can be used for screening or hedging. Elaeagnus commutata is a species Oleaster which is native to Yukon to Québec and Utah. It has silvery lanceolate leaves, with tiny scales, and produces yellow flowers followed by silvery-amber fruits.


Flowering

From Early Autumn TO Mid Autumn

Oleaster, or Silverberry, bears clusters of small tubular flowers in Autumn, which are followed by small single-seeded berries that are edible in some varieties

 

Planting

From Mid Autumn TO Late Autumn

Plant Oleaster, or Silverberry, in Autumn, when the plant is dormant. Plant in the position where you intend to keep it, as these shrubs do not like to be moved once established. The soil needs to be free-draining and moist, and in full or partial sun

 

Propagating by cuttings

From Early Autumn TO Mid Autumn

Take semi- ripe cuttings from this season's growth in Autumn. Cut neatly, just below a leaf node, a 5" approx. piece of a healthy shoot that has soft growth at the tip. pinch out the growing tip, and cut off the bottom leaves. Dip the bottom of the cutting in hormone rooting powder, and carefully place in a pot of cutting compost with the leaves just above the level of the compost. Water, label, cover with a polythene bag, and place in a warm, bright place, out of direct sunlight. Take the polythene bag off periodically for a while for ventilation (at least twice a week)

 
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