Mr. Smooth Seedless Elaeagnus

Mr. Smooth™ Seedless Silverthorn: If you’ve been looking for a landscape shrub that checks all the boxes, Mr. Smooth™ is here to impress! This thornless, seedless selection of Elaeagnus from Dr. Tom Ranney and NCSU eliminates the invasive concerns associated with traditional silverthorn, allowing you to enjoy its silvery foliage and fragrant white flowers guilt-free.

Perfect for tough landscape situations, Mr. Smooth thrives in drought, heat, salt, pollution, and deer-prone environments, making it incredibly adaptable. Its dense, compact habit is perfect for natural growth or can be pruned into hedges and topiary. Whether you’re seeking durability, fragrance, or a striking silver-green backdrop, this versatile evergreen will bring beauty and ease to your garden or landscape.

As always, grown without harmful pesticides, making it a healthy choice for your garden and the planet. Guaranteed to arrive in top form, ready to thrive in challenging conditions and provide a touch of elegance all year round!

Planting Instructions:

• - Plant when soil temperatures are above 45°F—ideal for spring or fall planting.

Soil Preparation:

• - Prefers well-drained soil but adapts well to alkaline and clay soils, making it suitable for various soil types.

Watering Specifics:

• - Water regularly (2-3 times a week) during the first growing season to establish deep roots. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and requires less frequent watering.

Fertilizer Type:

• - A balanced, slow-release fertilizer applied in early spring helps promote healthy growth and blooming throughout the season.

Pruning and Training:

• - Minimal pruning is needed, but you can shape it as desired—whether for a hedge or topiary, this shrub responds well to trimming.

Additional Pest Management:

• - This plant is generally pest-free and disease-resistant, but regular monitoring ensures it remains healthy and thriving.

Light Requirements:

• - Requires at least 6+ hours of sunlight daily for optimal growth and bloom production, but it also performs well in part sun conditions.

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Hardy down to -10°F, making it perfect for colder climates while thriving in the heat of summer.