Elaeagnus pungens. Prebonsai 8 years. Silverberry

A prebonsai is a small tree with specific features, that with a little work and some care can become a beautiful bonsai. The prebonsai are grown from seedlings to get a good nebari, which is the base of the trunk, fine roots near the trunk, and several design possibilities. This prebonsai line will allow you to model and design the bonsai in the style you want or that the tree indicates.

Elaeagnus pungens. Prebonsai 8 years. Silverberry. These are trees that, by nature, must be placed outside, ideal for balconies, gardens and terraces. Deciduous shrub. Very appreciated for its fragrant white flowers and their small fruits, of red colour, and edible.

Location: In areas of Mediterranean climate, it can be placed outside, in full sun throughout the year. In colder areas, to be protected from frost.

Watering: Moderately.

Curiosities: The leaves of all eleagnus show peculiar characteristics: when they bloom, they are tomen-tose, this “hair” vanishes when ripening. The underside of the leaf is silvery, showing brown scales.

Dimensions in centimetres approx. (width x depth x height): 22 x 26 x 37

Note: The shape and measurements of the prebonsais are approximate. The pot is included on the dimensions. The colour and shape of the pot may vary from that of the photo. A prebonsai is a living being, so the vegetative state of the plant changes according to the season. The images that appear are non-binding illustrative pictures.