Silverberry (Elaeagnus)
Silverberry (Elaeagnus)
Elaeagnus commutata
tree☀️ full-sun🪴 well-drained📏 medium🌡️ RHS H7
🌵 Thorny⚠️ Invasive
📋Quick Facts
Height
3.0-4.5m
Spread
3.0-4.5m
Care Level
👍 Moderate
Some experience helpful
Water
💧 Minimal watering
Every "7-10" days
Hardiness
Zone 2
About
Hardy nitrogen fixer for hedges and pioneers.
Top tip
Silverberry is a hardy, evergreen nitrogen fixer; ideal for windbreaks and shelterbelts.
Also known as: Zilverbes (Elaeagnus), Elaeagnus plateado, Silverberry (Elaeagnus), Elaeagnus argenté, Elaeagnus argentato, Silber-Ölweide, Elaeagnus commutata, Oliwnik srebrzysty
Pest Resilience
4/5 — Good resilience
Very few pests; a tough nitrogen-fixing shrub-tree.
Visual Characteristics
Flowers
Yes
Blooms in Summer
Fruits
Yes
Harvest: Autumn / fall
🍳
Culinary
Culinary Use
Fresh eating, jams, dried fruit leather, sauces
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How to Propagate
🌰Seed
Easy✂️Cutting
Moderate🌿Layering
Moderate🔗Grafting
AdvancedThis plant produces viable seeds for propagation
🦋Wildlife & Garden Ecology
Pest Susceptibility
Drought resistant
Monitor for these pests and treat early if spotted
Hardiness Zones
H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H7
USDA 4–5 equivalent