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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001974
11/12/99
Eleagnus commutata--Silverberry
Hardiness Zones: 2 to 5
Height: 6 ft Spread: 7 ft Form: rounded
Type: deciduous shrub
Annual Growth Rate: 12 to 18 inches
Comments: Silverberry is native to North America and is
grown for its silver foliage (Vis. 1). The flowers are not
very conspicuous but they are quite fragrant. Silvery fruit
follow the flowers. The plant forms many suckers making
it useful as a bank cover.
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