Propagation. Propagate silverberry bushes by removing the suckers in either late winter or early spring. You can also layer the branches in the fall, which is a natural process for this tree.

When should I take Elaeagnus cuttings?

Propagating Elaeagnus

Take semiripe cuttings in July or hardwood cuttings in November and root in a propagator or cold frame. Alternatively take rooted suckers were available.

Can you grow Elaeagnus from cuttings?

Cover the cuttings with a sheet of plastic wrap, a dome seed-tray cover or a similar repurposed, clear plastic cover. Position the tray indoors in indirect light. Water the cuttings twice a week to keep the soil moist but not wet. Mist the cuttings every other day until new growth appears.