An evergreen, epiphytic orchid with oblong leaves (6 to 11 inches), and fleshy, spindle-shaped pseudobulbs. The racemes range from 6 to 39 inches, and produce flowers from summer to autumn. Use epiphytic orchid potting mix in slatted baskets. Keep shaded […]
Encyclia alata ( Encyclia )
An epiphytic orchid with strap-shaped leaves (to 6 inches), and fleshy, conical pseudobulbs. Long (to 5 feet) racemes produce flowers in summer. Use epiphytic orchid potting mix in slatted baskets. Keep shaded from hot sun, or use bright, filtered lights. […]
Elsholtzia stauntonii ( Staunton Elsholtzia )
Elsholtzia stauntonii is a semi-woody shrub, growing to 3 to 5 feet tall and wide. Leaves are opposite, simple and lanceolate. The main horticultural value of this shrub is the flowers. In early to mid fall, purple-pink flowers appear on […]
Elaeagnus umbellata ( Titan Autumn Olive )
‘Titan” is a dense, upright, deciduous shrub, to 12 feet in height, often with spiny branches. The leaves are olive green with a silver tinge above and silvery-green with brown scales below. The stems are a silver-brown with brownish scales […]
Elaeagnus pungens ( Variegata Yellow-Edge Elaeagnus )
‘Variegata’ is a large, sprawling evergreen shub, up to 15 feet wide, which can be kept more compact and tidy with pruning, even forming a hedge. Fast growing shrub with dark green leaves above, silvery brown on the underside. The […]
Elaeagnus pungens ( Silverberry )
‘Fruitlandii’ is a large, sprawling evergreen shrub, up to 15 feet wide, which can be kept more compact and tidy with pruning, even forming a hedge. Slow growing shrub with wavy, dark green leaves above, silvery undersides. The stems may […]
Elaeagnus pungens ( Maculata Golden Elaeagnus )
‘Maculata’ is a large, sprawling evergreen shub, up to 15 feet wide, which can be kept more compact and tidy with pruning, even forming a hedge. Fast growing shrub with dark green leaves above, silvery brown on the underside. The […]
Elaeagnus multiflora ( Cherry Elaeagnus )
Elaeagnus multiflora is a medium to large, deciduous shrub from 6 to 10 feet in height. The silvery-green leaves are silvery-brown on their undersides. It is wide spreading, forming an almost flat topped shrub. The fragrant flowers are small and […]
Elaeagnus ebbingii ( Gilt Edge Elaeagnus )
‘Gilt Edge’ is a dense, rounded to spreading evergreen shrub, 12 feet in both height and width. The leaves have a leathery texture with glossy dark green centers and golden yellow margins, with silver undersides. Silvery, creamy white flowers are […]
Elaeagnus commutata ( Silverberry )
Eleagnus commutata is a large, upright, deciduous shrub with an open habit, growing to 12 feet tall. It produces many suckers and forms colonies. The leaves are narrowly ovate to oval, and are a showy silvery-gray. It produces small, yellow, […]
