Silverberry Eleagnus

This is a favorite, fast growing evergreen shrub that has foliage with silver scales on the undersides of leaf surfaces. Brown scales on the stems and new foliage. It is one of the toughest evergreens ever - can be grown in sun or shade. Spineless branches to 10'. Elaeagnus is a genus of about 45 species of deciduous or evergreen shrubs or trees, mainly from Asia, but a few from S. Europe and North America, growing wild in thickets and dry places. The flowers are followed by edible, sometimes colorful berries, 0.5-1 inch long. Grow in a shrub border or as specimen shrubs; evergreens are also suitable as hedge.