Botanical Name: Elaeagnus pungens 'Maculata' ADD
Common Name: Golden Elaeagnus  
Plant photo of: Elaeagnus pungens 'Maculata'

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Gold, Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Seascape

 

Accenting Features

Espalier, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Foundation

 

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Wind Break

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Information by: Jerry Sortomme
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  • Description

  • Notes

Elaeagnus pungens 'Maculata' is an evergreen shrub that grows 6' to 8' tall and 4' to 15' wide with grey-green leaves. It likes half to full sun, low watering, and well drained soil.
Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball just above ground level. 3. Mix soil with 25% amendment and %75 soil. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build basin and water.