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Family description Elaeagnus.

The genus contains quite a number of mostly evergreen shrubs and trees but mainly for garden use there is Elaeagnus pungens and cultivars.

General care.

Elaeagnus can be used as a specimen plant in the border or containers, or used as a hedge. After planting, little attention is required until plants grow too large. To keep size in bounds periodically trim long shoots with shears.

Notes on Toxicity or Culinary usage.

Fruit can be eaten raw or cooked but the energy required for harvest may outdo the nutrition received.

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Species description. Elaeagnus pungens.

Mature leaves of this species have large yellow centres with green borders making them an attractive plant throughout the year. Grows well in shady situations and tolerates pollution and sea air. Small flowers appear in November and are strongly perfumed.

Display characteristics for Elaeagnus pungens.

• Plant type: Dicotyledon. Evergreen
• Habit: Rounded
• Type: Tree. Shrub.
• Height: 4.00 mtr.
• Spread: 4.00 mtr.
• Attractive to wildlife: None
• Preferred soil type: Clay. Gravel. Loam. Silt.
• Soil moisture requirement: Medium
• Soil ph: Undefined
• Suitable position: Open ground. Border. Container. Exposed.
• Light requirements: Full sun. Part sun. Shade.
• Summer water requirements: Low
• Winter water requirements: None
• Minimum temperature: -12 °c
• Safe Minimum temperature: -10 °c
• Safe Maximum temperature: 30 °c
• Maximum temperature: 0 °c
• Wind tolerance: High
• Salt tolerance: High
• Drought tolerance: Medium
• Waterlogging tolerance: Medium
• Toxicity-Edibility: Ethnic foodstuff. Use with caution.
• Bloom attributes: Fragrant flower. Insignificant.
• Foliage attributes: Flower arrangement. Showy display. Suited to topiary.
• Berry attributes: Edible.
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