Elaeagnus includes both deciduous and evergreen shrubs, as well as small trees. The foliage typically features simple leaves with a silvery scale. Clusters of small, fragrant tubular flowers appear in the leaf axils, which are succeeded by small, juicy fruits.

Elaeagnus

Elaeagnus 'Lannou'PBR

Elaeagnus 'Quicksilver' is a substantial, deciduous shrub that produces suckers. It features slender, silvery stems and ovate leaves covered in silvery scales. In summer, the plant bears small, fragrant flowers that emerge from silvery buds, displaying a creamy-yellow hue.

Elaeagnus 'Quicksilver'

Elaeagnus aff. parvifolia

Elaeagnus angustifolia is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 6 meters tall and tends to spread out. Its shoots are silvery with a hint of red and may have spiny characteristics. The leaves are oval, reaching lengths of up to 10 centimeters, exhibiting a dark green color on the upper side and a silvery, scaly texture underneath. In summer, the plant produces small, fragrant flowers that are creamy-yellow and emerge from silvery buds. These are succeeded by scaly, silvery-yellow fruit that appears in the autumn.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Elaeagnus commutata is a deciduous shrub that can reach heights of up to 4 meters and often spreads through suckering, resulting in dense thickets. It features an upright growth form and bears silver, scaly leaves that are oval and can grow to 7 centimeters long, emerging from reddish-brown stems. In late spring, the plant produces fragrant, yellowish-white flowers, which are succeeded in autumn by red, mealy fruit.

Elaeagnus commutata

Elaeagnus commutata 'Aurea'

Elaeagnus commutata 'Zempin' is a deciduous shrub that typically reaches heights of up to 4 meters and can expand through suckering, creating dense thickets. The plant features an upright growth form and bears silver, scaly, oval leaves that can grow to 7 centimeters long, emerging from reddish-brown stems. In late spring, it produces fragrant yellowish-white flowers, which are succeeded by red, mealy-textured fruit in the autumn.

Elaeagnus commutata 'Zempin'

Elaeagnus conferta

Elaeagnus croceus

Elaeagnus glabra

Elaeagnus lanceolata

Elaeagnus latifolia

Elaeagnus longifolius

Elaeagnus macrophylla is a robust evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 meters and spread as wide as 5 meters. Its branches, which lack spines, are initially adorned with silvery scales. The leaves are broad and rounded, measuring between 5 to 12 centimeters long; they start off with a striking silvery hue and mature to a glossy dark green. In the autumn, the plant produces clusters of small, aromatic flowers that are silvery-cream in color.

Elaeagnus macrophylla

Elaeagnus multiflora

Elaeagnus multiflora 'Gigantea'

Elaeagnus multiflora 'Sweet Scarlet'

Elaeagnus parvifolia

Elaeagnus philippensis

Elaeagnus pungens is a robust evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 5 meters and features a broad, spreading growth habit. The branches are primarily spineless, though some may have spines. The foliage consists of glossy green leaves on the upper surface and a matte white underside, adorned with brown scales. In autumn, this plant produces clusters of small, highly fragrant flowers that are silvery-cream in color, which are succeeded by oval-shaped red fruits.

Elaeagnus pungens

Elaeagnus pungens 'Aurea'

Elaeagnus pungens 'Dicksonii' is a perennial shrub characterized by its oval leaves, which display a dark green hue accented by an uneven yellow border. From August to October, it produces small, fragrant silvery-white blooms that give way to red fruits during the autumn and winter months.

Elaeagnus pungens 'Dicksonii' (v)

Elaeagnus pungens 'Forest Gold' is a dense, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 4 meters. It features brown stems with minor spines and has elongated, bright yellow leaves that are edged with a dark green margin. In the autumn, it produces small, fragrant white flowers. This cultivar is more upright in growth compared to the similar E. pungens 'Maculata' and shows a reduced tendency to revert to a solid green foliage.

Elaeagnus pungens 'Forest Gold' (v)

Elaeagnus pungens 'Frederici' is a compact, evergreen shrub featuring slender, dark green foliage accented by a significant pale yellow central blotch. In autumn, it produces small, aromatic white blossoms, which may give way to red berries as winter approaches. This plant has a slightly spiny structure, adding to its unique texture.

Elaeagnus pungens 'Frederici' (v)

Elaeagnus pungens 'Goldrim' is a dense evergreen shrub that may exhibit spiny branches. Its leaves are elliptical, featuring a dark, glossy green hue with narrow golden-yellow margins. In the autumn months, it produces small, fragrant white flowers.

Elaeagnus pungens 'Goldrim' (v)

Elaeagnus pungens 'Hosoba-fukurin' is a compact, upright evergreen shrub characterized by its narrow, variegated leaves that feature dark green centers bordered by slim cream edges. In autumn, this plant produces small, aromatic white flowers, which are succeeded by tiny red berries in the spring.

Elaeagnus pungens 'Hosoba-fukurin' (v)

Elaeagnus pungens 'Maculata' is a dense evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 4 meters. It features slightly thorny brown stems and bears elliptical leaves that are bright yellow with narrow dark green edges. In the autumn, this variety produces small, fragrant white flowers.

Elaeagnus pungens 'Maculata' (v)

Elaeagnus pungens 'Silver Lining'

Elaeagnus pungens 'Simonii'

Elaeagnus pungens 'Variegata' is a robust, evergreen shrub characterized by its bushy growth and dense form. Its leaves are dark green with narrow, creamy yellow edges. In autumn, the plant produces fragrant, silvery-white blossoms, which are succeeded by brown-red fruit in the spring.

Elaeagnus pungens 'Variegata' (v)

Elaeagnus umbellata is a deciduous shrub that typically grows to about 5 meters in height and width. The leaves are elongated and oval, measuring between 5 to 10 centimeters, featuring wavy margins. Young leaves display a silvery hue, transitioning to green as they mature, while the undersides retain a silvery appearance. In late spring to early summer, this plant produces fragrant clusters of creamy-yellow flowers, which are succeeded by egg-shaped fruits that start as silvery and ripen to red.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Elaeagnus umbellata 'Amber' (F)

Elaeagnus umbellata 'Big Red' (F)

Elaeagnus umbellata 'Brilliant Rose' (F)

Elaeagnus umbellata 'Cardinal'

Elaeagnus umbellata 'Garnet' (F)

Elaeagnus umbellata 'Hidden Springs' (F)

Elaeagnus umbellata 'Jewel' (F)

Elaeagnus umbellata 'Late Scarlet' (F)

Elaeagnus umbellata 'Le Vasterival' is a deciduous shrub that typically reaches heights and widths of approximately 5 meters. The leaves are elongated and oval-shaped, measuring 5-10 cm, with undulating margins. Young foliage exhibits a silvery hue, transitioning to green as it matures, while the undersides retain a silvery appearance. In late spring to early summer, fragrant clusters of creamy-yellow flowers appear, giving way to egg-shaped silvery fruits that eventually ripen to red. This cultivar is noted for its abundant flowering and fruiting.

Elaeagnus umbellata 'Le Vasterival'

Elaeagnus umbellata 'Newgate' (F)

Elaeagnus umbellata 'Red Cascade' is a substantial, rapidly growing deciduous shrub characterized by its elongated, olive-shaped green leaves that transition to a deep red hue in the fall. In spring, it produces small, aromatic white blossoms, which give way to an abundant harvest of pink-red berries from September to October. While the fruit is edible, it is most palatable when fully ripe and resembling redcurrants in size and color. This shrub also serves as an effective nitrogen fixer in the soil.

Elaeagnus umbellata 'Red Cascade' (F)

Elaeagnus umbellata 'Ruby' (F)

Elaeagnus umbellata 'Sweet 'n' Tart' is a rapidly growing shrub that can reach heights of up to 5 meters. It features slender, deciduous green leaves that have a silvery hue on their undersides. In early summer, it produces clusters of small cream flowers that emit a strong fragrance. These blooms give way to larger-than-usual round red fruits in the fall, which offer a sweet and tangy flavor and are suitable for consumption.

Elaeagnus umbellata 'Sweet 'n' Tart' (F)

Elaeagnus umbellata Pointilla Sweet'n'Sour (Pointilla Series) (F)

Elaeagnus umbellata var. borealis

Elaeagnus umbellata var. borealis 'Polar Lights'

Elaeagnus umbellata var. rotundifolia

Elaeagnus x ebbingei 'Crispy'

Elaeagnus x reflexa

Elaeagnus x submacrophylla is a substantial, bushy evergreen shrub characterized by its wide, tough, dark to metallic green foliage, which features a silvery, scaly underside. In the fall, it produces small, aromatic white flowers.

Elaeagnus x submacrophylla

Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Albert Doorenbos'

Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Aurea'

Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Bokraglory'PBR

Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Coastal Gold' is a robust, medium-sized evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. Its leaves are oval and feature a unique variegation, initially appearing silver before maturing to a pale yellow with irregular green edges and light green spots. Small, aromatic white flowers occasionally give way to orange berries.

Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Coastal Gold' (v)

Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Compacta' is a rapidly expanding, dense evergreen shrub characterized by its slender, dark green leaves that exhibit a silver sheen. In autumn, it produces small, fragrant white flowers.

Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Compacta'

Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Gilt Edge' is a robust, medium-sized evergreen shrub characterized by its broad, oval-shaped dark green leaves edged in yellow. It produces small, fragrant silvery flowers, which may occasionally give way to orange berries.

Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Gilt Edge' (v)

Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Gold Flash'

Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Lemon Ice' (v)

This variegated cultivar of Elaeagnus x submacrophylla features young leaves that are silvery in color. As they mature, the foliage displays a mix of dark green, lime green, and gold hues, which may lighten to cream with sun exposure. This resilient shrub is well-suited for various landscape settings.

Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Limelight' (v)

Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Moonlight'

Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Salcombe Seedling' is a robust evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 4 meters. It features wide, leathery leaves that are a dark or metallic sea-green on the upper side, while the undersides are covered in silvery scales. In autumn, this variety produces numerous small, fragrant white flowers. Notably, it is particularly abundant in both floral and fruiting output.

Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Salcombe Seedling'

Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Southern Seedling'

Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Svelte Edge'

Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'The Hague'

Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Tricolor' (v)

Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Viveleg' PBR (v) is a robust, upright evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 2.5 meters. It features wide, leathery leaves that are a deep green, edged by vibrant yellow margins, while the undersides are adorned with silver scales. In autumn, this plant produces small, fragrant white blossoms.

Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Viveleg'PBR (v)

Elaeagnus x submacrophylla Gold Splash ('Lannou') is an upright, robust evergreen shrub characterized by its oval, leathery leaves that feature a bold golden yellow coloration accented by irregular dark green edges. In autumn, small, fragrant white blooms emerge, giving way to orange berries that develop in the spring.

Elaeagnus x submacrophylla Gold Splash ('Lannou') (v)

Elaeagnus x submacrophylla Maryline ('Abrela') is an upright, evergreen shrub characterized by its thick, bushy growth habit. Its leaves are oval, featuring a variegated pattern of yellow with uneven dark green edges and silvery-grey undersides. In autumn, the plant produces small, fragrant white flowers that give way to orange berries.