Silverberry

Elaeagnus commutata

Also known as: Wolf Willow

Plant Category: shrubs

Light Conditions:

Full sun

Soil Conditions:

Dry, Well-Drained

Chinook Exposure:

Full exposure

Size:

3-10' T & Spreading

Bloom Period:

Late spring

Bloom Colour:

Small yellow flowers, highly fragrant

Growth Habit:

Very aggressive

Spreads By:

Seed, suckering

Features:

Birds
Butterflies
Bees
Native Bees
Fragrant
Berries
Fall Color
Small Spaces

Large Spaces
Good in Containers
Long Bloom Time
Deer Resistant
Attractive Seed Heads
Edible Parts
Medicinal Properties
Posionous

This item will ship from:

Wright Nursery

Seed Price: $4.00

Plug Price: $6.25
"Currently Unavailable"

Seeds Per Package: 15

Please Note: Plug orders being shipped have a minimum order requirement of 8 plugs. As the Trees & Shrubs will be coming from Wright Nurseries in central Alberta and the Wildflowers, Grasses & Vines from Wild About Flowers by Okotoks, AB, both categories have a minimum order of 8 plugs for plug orders being shipped.

Description: Variable shrub 1-3m tall. This is an aggressive grower and will sucker to form groves. It is a great candidate for mass planting as the bright silvery leaves contrast against other plantings. Small yellow flowers bloom in late spring and are highly fragrant with a vanilla-like scent. Fruit is a oval silver berry that persist through winter and attract wildlife. The silver grey bark stands out in winter.

Notes: Very adaptable to most conditions but is very aggressive. It will take over if not contained and is difficult to contain. It might stop at the street, but we wouldn't guarantee it. Nitrogen fixer.

Important Information: The "Bloom Period" is an indicator of the time period within which the wildflowers will bloom and does not describe the time period that a single plant will bloom. The "Sizes" listed are intended to be a general guideline to consult during plant selection. Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please contact us with any questions you may have.