Elaeagnus pungens 'Maculata' | Golden Elaegnus
DESCRIPTION
Elaeagnus pungens 'Maculata' is an evergreen shrub known for its bold foliage and seasonal fragrance. Its large, leathery leaves feature a rich golden-yellow center surrounded by deep green margins, that brings brightness to the garden throughout the year. In autumn, it produces small, silvery-white flowers that are not immediately noticeable but emit a sweet, jasmine-like fragrance, adding sensory appeal to the landscape.
Originating from East Asia, Elaeagnus pungens has been cultivated for its hardiness and ornamental qualities, and the 'Maculata' cultivar is particularly prized for its colorful foliage. It is an excellent choice for hedges, mixed borders, or as a stand-alone accent shrub, offering visual interest and adaptability to various garden settings. Its foliage and fragrant blooms make it a valuable addition to both formal and informal designs.
DESCRIPTION
Elaeagnus pungens 'Maculata' is an evergreen shrub known for its bold foliage and seasonal fragrance. Its large, leathery leaves feature a rich golden-yellow center surrounded by deep green margins, that brings brightness to the garden throughout the year. In autumn, it produces small, silvery-white flowers that are not immediately noticeable but emit a sweet, jasmine-like fragrance, adding sensory appeal to the landscape.
Originating from East Asia, Elaeagnus pungens has been cultivated for its hardiness and ornamental qualities, and the 'Maculata' cultivar is particularly prized for its colorful foliage. It is an excellent choice for hedges, mixed borders, or as a stand-alone accent shrub, offering visual interest and adaptability to various garden settings. Its foliage and fragrant blooms make it a valuable addition to both formal and informal designs.
DESCRIPTION
Elaeagnus pungens 'Maculata' is an evergreen shrub known for its bold foliage and seasonal fragrance. Its large, leathery leaves feature a rich golden-yellow center surrounded by deep green margins, that brings brightness to the garden throughout the year. In autumn, it produces small, silvery-white flowers that are not immediately noticeable but emit a sweet, jasmine-like fragrance, adding sensory appeal to the landscape.
Originating from East Asia, Elaeagnus pungens has been cultivated for its hardiness and ornamental qualities, and the 'Maculata' cultivar is particularly prized for its colorful foliage. It is an excellent choice for hedges, mixed borders, or as a stand-alone accent shrub, offering visual interest and adaptability to various garden settings. Its foliage and fragrant blooms make it a valuable addition to both formal and informal designs.
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Family: Elaeagnaceae
Height: 6 to 10 feet
Width: 6 to 10 feet
Foliage color: Golden yellow centers with green margins
Flower color: Small, silvery white, and highly fragrant
Bloom time: Fall
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Low to moderate
Maintenance: Low; can be pruned to shape in late winter
Growing zone: USDA Zones 7 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Bees and other pollinatorsThis plant can be seen at the Washington Park Arboretum.
