Elaeagnus pungens

Japan; 3m
Planting position: Full sun. Non-humidity regions.
Requires regular watering until established and during dry spells. Well-draining sandy-loam soil. Spring applications of complete fertiliser.
Propagate from autumn hardwood cuttings.

A spreading evergreen with white scented summer flowers and leathery, oblong leaves with silvery undersides on intertwining branches.
‘Aurea’ (2m) with variegated dull green leaves margined with golden-yellow.
‘Maculata’ (1 - 2m) with glossy leaves blotched golden in the centre.
‘Simonii Tricolor’ (3m) with variegated leaves blotched with golden, white and pink colouring.
‘Variegata’ (3m) densely foliaged with its leaves margined pale cream.