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Golden Elaeagnus, Silverthorn, Thorny Olive 'Glen St. Mary'

Elaeagnuspungens

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Genus

Elaeagnus (el-ee-AG-nus)

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Species

pungens (PUN-gens)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Good Fall Color

Provides Winter Interest

Textured

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Late Fall/Early Winter

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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