Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Fall

 

Leaf Color

Green, Yellow, Variegated

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Orange

 

Fruit Season

Spring

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Ranch, Seascape

 

Accenting Features

Espalier, Fragrance, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Foundation

 

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Wind Break, Fire Resistant

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Elaeagnus pungens 'Maculata' is an evergreen shrub that grows 6'-8' tall and 4'-15' wide. It likes half to full sun, low watering, and well drained soil. This plant looks great in a shaded environment because of the variegated foliage of yellow centers and green margins. Small white fragrant flowers appear in the fall. Small orange fruit appear in spring. This shrub also has thorns, making it a great barrier plant. It can be used as a windbreak in coastal areas.

Planting: 1. Dig a hole 1" less the depth and 2 times the width of the container. 2. Fill hole with water, let soak. 3. Set root ball in hole. 4. Fill hole halway with native soil and water. 5. Finish backfilling hole, build basin and water.