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Elaeagnus commutata - Silverberry - Elaeagnaceae (The Autumn Olive Family)
Elaeagnus commutata - Silverberry - Elaeagnus commutata is known as silverberry or wolf-willow. Its fruit is rich in vitamins A, C, and E and is popular with birds.
Elaeagnus commutata - Elaeagnus commutata is known as silverberry or wolf-willow. Its fruit is rich in vitamins A, C, and E and is popular with birds.


 
9cm
Price: $8.99
Zone Hardiness: 2-8
Light: Part Sun, Full Sun
Height: 4-6'
Width: 5-8'
Flower Colour: Yellow


Availability: Shipping begins in May/June when plants are ready.
Product Code: 12966
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Elaeagnus commutata is known as silverberry or wolf-willow. It is native to BC and much of northern North America through the boreal region. It is a shrub or small tree with broad, silvery leaves and fragrant yellow flowers followed by edible fruit and seeds. The fruit is rich in vitamins A, C, and E and is popular with birds. Able to grow in poor soils since it can fix its own nitrogen.
Details
  • Class: Deciduous
  • Soil Moisture: Average
  • Flowering Time: Spring
  • Fragrant: Yes
  • Foliage Colour: Bluish
  • Deer Resistant: Unknown
  • Attracts:
  • Habitat: Dry to moist sandy or gravel soils in steppe, meadow and woodland hedge habitats from BC east to Quebec south into the midwestern states.
  • Geographical Origin: Americas - North America
  • BC Native: No


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