SILVERBERRY / WOLF WILLOW Elaeagnus commutata
• A hardy, suckering deciduous shrub native to the Canadian Prairies, recognized for its striking silver‑gray foliage and stems that create a luminous contrast in dryland and naturalized plantings.
• Produces intensely fragrant, yellowish spring flowers that attract a wide range of pollinators; silvery drupes follow and persist into winter but are not considered edible for humans.
• Exceptionally drought tolerant and resilient, thriving in sandy, gravelly, or alkaline soils; fixes nitrogen, allowing it to flourish in poor sites and contribute to soil improvement.
• Full Sun
• Zone 2, 2–4 m Height × 2–4 m Width
