Thorny Olive
Elaeagnus pungens
A tough, fragrant evergreen shrub with striking silvery foliage.
- Plant Type
- Shrubs & Roses
- Width
- 10-15 Ft.
- Height
- 10-15 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 7 - 9
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
- Design image count
- 3
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Elaeagnus pungens is a vigorous, broad-leaved evergreen shrub known for its dense, sprawling growth habit and thorny branches. Its lustrous green leaves feature distinctive silvery-white undersides with brown scales, creating a shimmering effect in the wind. Highly adaptable, it thrives in full sun to full shade and tolerates drought, salt spray, and poor soils. It is frequently used for privacy hedges, windbreaks, or erosion control, though its rapid growth requires regular pruning.