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NCEX1 Thornless Silverberry
Elaeagnus x ebbingri 'NCEX1' PP37437 Mr. Smooth® Seedless
Thornless Silverberry
In stock · from $30.99
A dense mounded shrub with silvery foliage that ages to rich green. Fragrant white flowers bloom in fall, but can be difficult to see as they tend to be close to the foliage. Thornless and seedless. Evergreen in areas that stay a true zone 6, but may drop leaves in cold winters. Tolerant of alkaline soils, dry locations, and hot conditions. Developed from plants native to the Intermountain Region.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-09-19.
Good to know
- Deer resistant.
- Fragrant.
- Low maintenance.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does NCEX1 Thornless Silverberry get?
About 6' tall and 6' wide at maturity.
How much sun does NCEX1 Thornless Silverberry need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does NCEX1 Thornless Silverberry need?
Low water use.
Will NCEX1 Thornless Silverberry grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 6, so it suits sites in zone 6 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is NCEX1 Thornless Silverberry deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy NCEX1 Thornless Silverberry in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $30.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy NCEX1 Thornless Silverberry wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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