Elaeagnus pungens
Common name
Elaeagnus, Thorny olive, Thorny Elaeagnus, Oleaster, Silverberry, Silverthorn, Pungent Elaeagnus
Botanical name
Elaeagnus pungens
Details
Found on sunny slopes, road sides and thickets in lowlands, usually below 1000 metres and especially by the sea
Origin - E. Asia - China, Japan.
Origin - E. Asia - China, Japan.
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Diameter
4.00
Height (m)
4
Forest layer
shrub
Drought tolerance
Edible
Evergreen
Fruit / berries
Nitrogen fixer
Perennial
Shade / Sun
Full shade to full sun
Soil type
Most
Wind tolerance
Maritime exposure