Wolf Willow, SilverberryElaeagnus commutata

A native, multistem deciduous shrub with an upright, spreading habit of growth. A suckering shrub, which is considered to be drought tolerant. Irregular growth habit. Features silver foliage throughout the season. Strongly fragrant yellow blooms in late-spring, followed by silver ornamental fruit which is carried over winter.

Features:

• Medium size shrub
• Fast growth rate
• Silver fall colour
• Naturalization/woodlands gardens
• Hedge/screen
• Produces suckers
• Attracts birds
• Xeriscape
• Native
• Groundcover
• Aromatic

Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Plant in a full sun location
• Adaptable to both dry and moist conditions
• Considered to be drought tolerant
• Prefers alkaline and clay soils
• Highly tolerant of urban pollution and is able to handle environmental salt

Maintenance:

• High maintenance
• Best pruned in late winter or early spring once the threat of extreme cold has passed