Elaeagnus pungens 'Clemson Variegated'

Pungent Elaeagnus, Thorny Elaeagnus, Oleaster, Silverberry, Silverthorn

Family: Elaeagnaceae Oleaster


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 7A - 10A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring and Winter
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Cascades, erosion control, hedge, screen, specimen
Height 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Spread 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen, semi-evergreen
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green, variegated, yellow
Fruit color Red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attractive foilage