Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Elaeagnaceae

Genus:

Elaeagnus

Species:

Elaeagnus pungens

USDA Symbol:

ELPU2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

450 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Food Forest:

Contains edible parts

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from roots and crown after fire or cutting.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to coastal areas, tolerates poor soils

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds may have erratic germination; fresh seed germinates more readily than dried seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI