Japanese Silverberry Seeds - Fruit Plant

Japanese Silverberry Seeds produce hardy evergreen shrubs known for their glossy green leaves with silvery undersides and their adaptability to a wide range of growing conditions. These plants are commonly used in hedges, windbreaks, and ornamental landscapes due to their dense branching structure and year round foliage. Small fragrant flowers appear seasonally, followed by small berry like fruits depending on growing conditions. The shrubs are tolerant of coastal exposure, drought once established, and poorer soils, making them suitable for low maintenance landscape planting.

Features

• Evergreen shrub with dense branching growth
• Silvery leaf undersides with ornamental appeal
• Suitable for hedges, windbreaks, and landscaping
• Fragrant seasonal flowers followed by berries
• Tolerant of coastal, dry, and poor soil conditions

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Elaeagnus pungens / Elaeagnus macrophylla
• Common Name: Japanese Silverberry
• Seed Type / Variety: Evergreen fruiting shrub seed
• Growth Habit: Evergreen perennial shrub
• USDA Zones: 7 to 10
• Planting Season: Spring and fall
• Growing Season: Year round in mild climates
• Sowing Season: March to May, September to November
• Germination Time and Conditions: 30 to 90 days, may require warm moist conditions and occasional stratification
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well drained sandy, loamy, or coastal soils
• Watering Needs: Moderate during establishment, drought tolerant when mature
• Mature Plant Size: Height 300 to 600 cm, spread 300 to 500 cm
• Plant Spacing: 200 to 300 cm apart