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silverberry

Scientific Name: Elaeagnus commutata

Family: Elaeagnaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

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Elaeagnus: The Silverberry

The genus Elaeagnus, commonly known as silverberry or oleaster, encompasses a diverse group of flowering plants. This plant has several uses, including providing food for moose, elk, deer, and pronghorn.

Considerations for Pets and Children

  • Some species are shrubs and trees that produce fruits.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Elaeagnus
  • Common Names: Silverberry, Oleaster, Wolf-willow, Silver Buffaloberry
  • Family: Elaeagnaceae
  • Synonyms: E. argentea (non Moench), Elaeagnus pungens 'Aureovariegata' for Variegated Silverberry (Elaeagnus pungens 'Maculata')

Distribution and Habitat

  • The genus Elaeagnus includes about 50-70 species.
  • One species, Elaeagnus commutata, is native from the east coast to the North-West Territories, including North Dakota.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Classified as a perennial shrub.
  • Some species are large evergreen shrubs.
  • Elaeagnus commutata has dark, reddish bark with silvery scales and silvery leaves and flowers.

Additional Information

  • American silverberry (also called wolf-willow) was collected by Captain Meriwether Lewis on July 6, 1806.

Further Resources

  • RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) provides help & information on Elaeagnus ebbingei (Ebbinge's silverberry).