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ELAEAGNUS umbellata
Japanese Silverberry

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:: Elaeagnaceae :: ELAEAGNUS :: umbellata

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Main asset

Very hardy, resistant to drought and sea spray, fast growing

Remarks

Fast growing plant, being able to spred by seedlings. A short pruning at the end of winter makes it easier to control its vegetation.

Deciduous shrub or small tree native to Asia, thorny, with stems and reverse of leaves white pruinose. In June-July, small, perfumed creamy yellow tubular flowers appear, followed at the end of summer by orange and edible small fruits.

Uses: Defensive hedges, coastal hedges

Global caracteristics:

Type of foliage: deciduous
Habit: trained and flared
Height: 4 m x 2.5 m (13 ft x 8 ft)
Growth: very fast
Flowering period: June-July
Époque de fructification : end of summer

Shape and colours:

Couleur du bois : clear grey
Foliage shape: lanceolate
Foliage colour: green grey
Foliage colour in autumn: yellow
Flowers shape: tubulate
Flowers colour: cream yellow
Forme des fruits : elongated
Couleur des fruits : orange
Parfum : yes

Plantation:

Soil type: all except calcareous
Exposure: sun
Hardiness: - 30 °C (-22 °F - USDA zone 4b)