Large Leaf Silverberry - Elaeagnus macrophylla

Name: Large Leaf Silverberry - Elaeagnus macrophylla
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Large Leaf Silverberry (Elaeagnus macrophylla) is a striking evergreen shrub known for its large, silver-backed leaves, sweet-scented flowers, and attractive fruit. Native to East Asia, it’s tough, salt-tolerant, and drought-hardy once established, making it perfect for Perth gardens. Great for hedging, screening, or growing as a bold ornamental feature. Also fixes nitrogen, benefiting nearby plants. Fruit is small, red, and edible when ripe—often used in jams or eaten fresh in Asia.

Features:

Ideal prune height: 1.5 – 3 m

pH range: 5.5 – 8.0

Sun preference: Full sun to part shade

Minimum pot size by year 5: 25 L

Time to fruit: 2–3 years from planting

Harvest period: Autumn

Notable traits: Salt-tolerant, nitrogen-fixer, evergreen, edible berries, fragrant flowers

This hardy shrub is great for tough coastal or inland sites, tolerating wind, sun, and poor soils. It thrives in well-drained soil and benefits from compost and mulch in the first year. Once established, it rarely needs watering except in very dry spells.

Large Leaf Silverberry is a resilient and attractive choice that brings silver foliage, edible fruit, and soil improvement to your garden—all with minimal care.

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