Elaeagnus

Elaeagnus (Silverberry or Oleaster) is a genus of about 50–70 species of flowering plants in the Elaeagnaceae. The vast majority of the species are native to temperate and subtropical regions of Asia, with one species (E. triflora) extending south into northeastern Australia, and another species (E. commutata) restricted to North America. A third species (E. angustifolia) may also be native in southeasternmost Europe, though it may be an early human introduction there.

They are deciduous or evergreen shrubs or small trees with alternate leaves. The leaves and shoots are usually covered with tiny silvery to brownish scales, giving the plants a whitish to grey-brown colour from a distance. The flowers are small, with a four-lobed calyx and no petals; they are often fragrant. The fruit is a fleshy drupe containing a single seed; it is edible in many species, though generally lacking a good flavour. Several species are cultivated for their fruit, including E. angustifolia, E. umbellata and E. multiflora (gumi). Although they are cultivated more in China than elsewhere, they are growing in popularity in the rest of the world.

Elaeagnus angustifolia var. caspica
Excellent, tough shrub with striking silver leaves, for most sites (150cm) 3 litre pot
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Elaeagnus x ebbingii
Strong growing evergreen with large silver-backed leaves; a good screen and hedge maker, thriving equally in exposed and shady positions. (270cm) 3 litre pot
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Elaeagnus x ebbingie 'Gilt Edge'
Brightest gold, slow growing. Choice shrub. (120cm) 3 litre pot
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Elaeagnus x ebbingie 'Limelight'
Golden variegated leaves, rather larger than Pungens maculata. 3 litre pot
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Elaeagnus x ebbingie 'Coastal Gold'
Attractive wavy edged leaves with a gold splash. (150cm) 3 litre pot
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Elaeagnus pungens 'Maculata'
Particularly bright in winter, the golden centre of the leaf enhaanced by the narrow dark green margin. (120cm) 3 litre pot
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