Elaeagnus Mr. Smooth® Seedless Thornless Silverthorn

Elaeagnus Mr. Smooth® Delivers Tough, Thornless Evergreen Elegance

This award winning member of the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Flowering Shrubs collection Elaeagnus Mr. Smooth® Seedless Thornless Silverthorn is a bold breakthrough in landscape-friendly evergreens. This compact, mounded shrub reaches four to six feet tall and wide, with soft silver-backed foliage and fragrant white fall flowers. Unlike traditional silverthorn, it is completely thornless and sterile, removing concerns over invasiveness or aggressive spread.

Thanks to its tolerance for drought, salt, heat, clay, and even urban pollution, Mr. Smooth® is a strong performer in the most challenging sites. Use it as a specimen, a durable hedge, or as a foundation accent. It's also a handsome choice for containers or pruned into topiary, offering year-round foliage appeal with virtually no drawbacks. Its adaptability and striking appearance make it a valuable addition to both formal and naturalistic designs.

Developed by Dr. Tom Ranney and his team at North Carolina State University, this hybrid was specifically selected for its non-invasive, deer-resistant, low-maintenance nature. Mr. Smooth® retains the strength and resilience of Elaeagnus while eliminating the liabilities. For gardeners seeking beauty, performance, and peace of mind, it may be the ideal evergreen solution.