How to Grow and Care for Cherry silverberry

Cherry silverberry, also known as Cherry oleaster, Elaeagnus

Cherry silverberry thrives in well-draining soil and full to partial sun exposure, making it a relatively low-maintenance shrub. The plant is resilient to pests and diseases, underscoring its straightforward care routine. Special care points include tolerating drought-like conditions and the capacity to adapt to various soil types, though it benefits from occasional watering during long dry spells for optimal growth.

Watering schedule: Every 3 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Cherry silverberry

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Hardiness Zones	4-8

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Cherry silverberry is distinguished by its dark brown bark and young branches with brown scales. Its ovate leaves, which measure 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) long, showcase a green upper side and a silvery underside. During mid-spring, this plant features half-inch (1.27 cm) long yellowish-white flowers that exude a pleasant fragrance. The flowers, which appear alone or in pairs at the leaf axils, give way to edible, bright red fruits resembling cherries in the summer. The shrub or small tree can reach heights up to 9 feet (2.74 meters) and span approximately 6 feet (1.83 meters) wide.