Silverberry
Elaeagnus commutata
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Eleagnaceae
Plant Description: Large, upright, deciduous shrub native to Utah and much of the western United States. Silver-grey leaves are lanceolate. Small yellow flowers bloom in late-spring to early-summer and turn to pulpy, silver-grey fruits.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Shrub - Thinning
Plant Care: Shrub - Thinning (woody multi-stemmed plants that lose their leaves every winter and look best on older stems): Prune dead, diseased, or rubbing branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most shrubs. With spring blooming shrubs, prune after the blooms are spent. Remove up to 1/3rd of the overall shrub, keeping older branches to build up a sturdy, permanent and picturesque framework. Keep in mind that these shrubs bloom directly on older wood or on shoots that come off old wood. Monitor for pests, diseases, or other ailments on a regular basis.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 10-12' tall x 4-6' wide
Utah Native: Yes
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Silver-green
Bloom Colors: Yellow
Bloom Seasons: Late Spring
Bloom Period: May - Jun
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 2 to 6
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Not on display
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Garden Staff Tips & Insights:
Spreads, but not extremely aggressive. Great for larger landscapes that need a low maintenance background shrub. Thorny.
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