Elaeagnus commutata
American Silverberry
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American Silverberry (Elaeagnus commutata) - Description
Elaeagnus commutata (American silverberry or Wolf-willow), is a species of Elaeagnus native to western and boreal North America, from southern Alaska through British Columbia east to Quebec, south to Utah, and across the upper Midwestern United States to South Dakota and western Minnesota. It typically grows on dry to moist sandy and gravel soils in steppes, meadows or woodland edges.
American Silverberry (Elaeagnus commutata) - Blooming
Insignificant but fragrant flowers are followed by decorative fruit. Evergreen forms bloom in fall.
American Silverberry (Elaeagnus commutata) - Growth
Evergreen, deciduous shrubs or small trees. Useful as screening plants, they grown fast when young becoming dense and tough with little upkeep needed. Foliage on evergreen forms distinguished by silvery or brown dots on leaves that reflect sunlight and cause plant to sparkle. Elaeagnus does best in full sun, although evergreens grow well in partial shade. Does not like humidity. Works well in a shrub border or as specimen plants. Evergreens make good hedges.
American Silverberry (Elaeagnus commutata) - Planting
Sow seeds in fall in a cold frame. Cold frames are protective structures, located outside for propagating and growing plants. Deciduous species can be propagated with greenwood cuttings in late spring and semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Suckers can also be used, and should be removed in fall. Evergreens can be broadcasted with semi-ripe cuttings (root in summer). Semi-ripe cuttings are cuttings taken from semi-mature wood.
American Silverberry (Elaeagnus commutata) - Pest
Dagger nematode. Other problems include canker, dieback, fungal leaf spots, root rot, and rust, all of which occur quite frequently.
American Silverberry (Elaeagnus commutata) - Interesting facts
The Oleaster was known as wild olive to the ancient Greeks, as well as being a food source for Native Americans and Eskimos.
American Silverberry (Elaeagnus commutata) - Soil and irrigation
Elaeagnus tolerates seashore conditions, heat and wind. Established plants tolerate considerable drought. Regular to little water needed. Elaeagnus does best in well-draining soil that is fertile.
