Elaeagnus 'Quicksilver' (Quicksilver Oleaster, Quicksilver Russian Olive, Quicksilver Wild Olive, Quicksilver Silver Berry)
Botanical Information
| Family | Elaeagnaceae |
| Genus | Elaeagnus |
| Cultivar | 'Quicksilver' |
| Synonyms | Elaeagnus angustifolia 'Caspica', Elaeagnus angustifolia 'Quicksilver' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Fruit is eatable and maybe juiced, it is high in antioxidant properties. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 2 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 0a - 0b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -46 - (-40) |
| Temperature (°F) | -50 - (-40) |
| Height | 2.5 - 4 m |
| Spread | 2.5 - 4 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Elaeagnus 'Quicksilver' is a large deciduous shrub with spiny branches and silvery, ovate leaves and small, fragrant, cruciform, yellow flowers. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun, in moist, well-drained soil. Tolerant of dry soil and coastal winds. May become chlorotic in shallow chalky soil. |
| Pests | Possible problems include: elaeagnus sucker and coral spot. |
| Notable Specimens | RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Simple, ovate, silvery, scaly. |
| Flower Description | Small with 4 creamy yellow, pointed petals, fragrant, clustered at leaf axils. |
| Fruit Description | Small, juicy, yellow, emerging in autumn. |
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