In the late fall and early winter the Elaeagnus Pungens (also known as Silverberry & Silverthorn) produces cream colored bell shaped flowers in clusters which have a very pleasant Gardenia-like scent that will get your attention from hundreds of feet away.  The flowers mature into dark small reddish brown fruits that have a silvery color and a fuzzy texture.  The fruits are a treat for birds and are said to be edible for humans, but they're tart, have a lot of seeds, and are not very tasty.
The underside of the leaves are a silvery color, which along with the fragrant flowers, attractive fruit and rapid wood growth make this a really good (while generally underappriacated)choice for bonsai cultivation

Item Code	Name	Price
ELR-1	Silverberry Bonsai	$ 59.95	Photo