Elaeagnus commutata - 30-40 CM BR

Description
Dark brown, elongated fruits emerge from these from September. They exude a strong fragrance.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Elaeagnus argentea.

Bulletpoints
* red-brown shoots * strongly scented flowers * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant

Growth habit
Silver berry is bushy and broad in structure.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The yellow, funnel-shaped flowers appear from May to June. They are strongly scented.

fruit
The dark brown drupes The flesh of these elongated drupes is mealy. Ripen from September.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, ornamental shrub

Shoots
The shoots of Elaeagnus commutata are red-brown in colour.

Root
Elaeagnus commutata is a taproot and, depending on the soil, forms stoloniferous roots.