Elaeagnus pungens – commonly called Elaeagnus, Thorny Elaeagnus, Silverthorn or Ugly Agnes , is an evergreen shrub that will grow well in sun to partial shade. The backs of its leaves are ...

(NOLA.com|The Times-Picayune archive) QUESTION: I'm having trouble with my elaeagnus bushes. They are brown in patches and don't seem to be getting better. Any suggestions? I have had these bushes ...