Silverberry DescriptionBotanical Name: Elaeagnus pungens Native of Japan. A densely branched evergreen shrub with a spreading, angular habit. Leaves are lustrous dark green above, silvery below with brown rusty dots, linear-ovate, 2" to 4" long, 1/4" to 1 3/4" wide. Silvery-white flowers in late spring through summer. A tough shrub that can withstand heat and poor soils. Great for a natural screen or as an informal hedge. Plant CharacteristicsPlant Category: ShrubsName: SilverberryPlant Type: Evergreen Flower: Silvery-white, tubular, fragrant, 1/2" long Mature Size: 10 - 15' x 10 - 15' Water: Low to moderate Exposure:: Full sun, part shade Spacing: 5' Soil Type: Clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline; well drained Planting Time: Any season CommentsComments: A good screen plant with a fast growth rate and is low maintenance.