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Elaeagnus pungens 'Fruitlandii' - Fruitland Silverberry


Elaeagnus pungens 'Fruitlandii' - Fruitland Silverberry (Elaeagnus pungens 'Fruitlandii' - Fruitland Silverberry)

Fruitland Silverberry is my new favorite shrub. It has the most sweetly fragrant flowers. It reminded me of Gardenia, Jasmine mixed together. Photo taken at Cuyamuca College Botanical Garden on Nov. 26, 2010.



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WOW, that must smell fantastic!!! It might be my new favorite shrub too. ;o)))

1 Dec, 2010

 

Alexandramou:

It was absolutely intoxicating! I don't remember ever seeing this shrub growing here before. It is supposedly really hardy too. So many of my GoY friends in the UK should be able to grow this plant very well. Most of the plants I post won't grow in the UK or other colder countries outside.

1 Dec, 2010

 

I'm looking into this one as well!!! I LOOOOVE intoxicating smells!!!

2 Dec, 2010

 

Alexandramou:

I hope you get one! I need to find one also -- I do know there's a huge supplier up in Santa Barbara.

2 Dec, 2010

 

I was thinking Delonix, I'm going to have to carry a picture around with me. I can just see their faces when I as for "Elaeagnus pungens 'Fruitlandii' - Fruitland Silverberryes "
Not going to get anywhere that way...

3 Dec, 2010

 

This shrub is grow in Hampshire and is very popular because of the delightful perfume, makes a good hedge.

5 Dec, 2010

 

Probably one of the few shrubs that will grow in both the UK and southern Arizona!

6 Dec, 2010

 

Dottydaisy2:

I've read it's very hardy to cold and heat. I've haven't seen this plant growing around before...however, this plant was incredible with its very fragrant flowers.

6 Dec, 2010

 

Tugbrethil:

Yes, I've read it's one tough shrub! It's pretty amazing it will take cold down to 0F/-18C and heat to 110F/43C with no problems.

6 Dec, 2010

 

The hybrid of this: E. x ebbingei, also has beautifully scented flowers, but they are usually hidden down the stems. Displayed like this, they are fantastic. It stands the cold very well, also and makes a good windbreak by the sea.

7 Dec, 2010



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