Description
Wolf Willow
Scientific Name: Elaeagnus commutata
Add a fragrant, silvery native shrub to your landscape with Wolf Willow (Elaeagnus commutata), also known as silverberry, found across British Columbia. Its striking silver foliage and intensely fragrant flowers make it a memorable feature.
Wolf Willow is superbly adapted to the dry, well-drained soils of Interior BC and fixes nitrogen to improve poor ground. Its silvery leaves, sweet-scented yellow flowers, and mealy silver berries make it excellent for xeriscapes, pollinator gardens, and restoration.
Growing naturally on dry slopes, grasslands, and open ground, this suckering shrub enriches soil, feeds pollinators, and holds fragile dry ground in place with its spreading roots.
Features
- Native to British Columbia and much of Canada
- Striking silver foliage and berries
- Intensely fragrant yellow spring flowers
- Fixes nitrogen and improves poor soils
- Exceptional drought tolerance
- Suckers to stabilize dry slopes
- Ideal for xeriscape and restoration plantings
Growing Information
Mature Height: 1 to 4 m (3 to 13 ft)
Spread: 1 to 3 m (3 to 10 ft)
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Dry, well-drained soils
Moisture Requirements: Low
Hardiness Zone: 2 to 7
Ecological Benefits
Wolf Willow fixes atmospheric nitrogen, enriching poor soils, and its fragrant flowers feed native bees and pollinators. Its berries feed birds and small mammals, and its suckering roots stabilize dry slopes. This species supports pollinator habitat, restoration, and drought-tolerant landscaping.
Please note: As a native plant, size and appearance may vary depending on the season and stage of growth.
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