Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Elaeagnus × submacrophylla Serv.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne Land District, Eastwoodhill Arboretum, P3, Glen Douglas Walk, opposite junction with Oak Crescent
Field Collection Date
07 May 1996
Field Collection Notes
[Original det:] Elaeagnus x ebbingei.
Many trunked and branched spreading, bushy, dense tree. Ht ca 5m, spread 9m. New growth upright, cane-like, branches golden brown, glossy, rough. Older wood dark brown. Flowers v. scented, waxy silver-white, on new growth. 4 stamens and central stigma, yellow pollen. New leaders have backward-facing spurs, like hooks.
Nth west facing slope, sheltered, semi-shady open forest situation.
Ex Eastwoodhill Arboretum, "EWH" 387, received Sept 2018
Specimen over three sheets A, B, & C
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-38.55989, 177.71308 (± 50 m)
177.71308, 177.71308 (± 50 m)
Last Update
17 Aug 2020
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