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Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) vs Silverberry (Wolf Willow)

Elaeagnus commutata

Syringa pubescens ssp. patula

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Silverberry (Wolf Willow)
Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac)

Silverberry (also known as Wolf Willow) is a common native North American shrub. This beautiful ornamental plant has characteristic silver leaves and fragrant yellow flowers.

Its silver berries remain on the branches through the winter. Silverberry is cold hardy and has some ability as a nitrogen fixer. It can grow on dry to moist sandy/gravel soils. This plant is very low maintenance.

Manchurian Lilac (aka Korean Lilac) is a medium-sized shrub that features fragrant clusters of pale purple flowers in late spring.

Manchurian Lilac is less affected by disease than other lilacs and will create a beautiful border, hedge, or privacy screen. If you are looking for a lilac for your shelterbelt, consider Common Purple Lilac or Villosa Lilac first.

Silverberry (Wolf Willow) Quick Facts

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) Quick Facts

Zone: 1a
Zone: 3a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: red and purple
Berries: silver, edible
Berries: red-pink berries
Harvest: mid July
Flowers: yellow
Flowers: pale purple
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: high
Suckering: none




Other Names: american silverberry, silver berry, wolf willow
Other Names: korean lilac