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Silverberry (Wolf Willow) vs Neon Flash Spiraea

Elaeagnus commutata

Spiraea japonica Neon Flash

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Silverberry (Wolf Willow)
Neon Flash Spiraea

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.

Neon Flash Spiraea is a colorful, low maintenance, and multi-purpose shrub.

Late spring to fall you'll be drawn to its vibrant neon red blooms that rest on a neat mound of green foliage. If deer and rabbit are an issue on your property, consider planting Neon Flash Spiraea for its deer/rabbit resistance. Its tolerance of a variety of well-drained soils makes it an ideal foundation, landscaping, or border plant.

Silverberry (Wolf Willow) Quick Facts

Neon Flash Spiraea Quick Facts

Zone: 1a
Zone: 3a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: burgundy bronze
Berries: silver, edible
Flowers: yellow
Flowers: pale to bright pink
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: high
Suckering: low




Other Names: american silverberry, silver berry, wolf willow