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ELAEAGNUS
Probably autumn's most wonderfully scented, though insignificant, flowers (E pungens). Pervasive scent in a quiet, misty November.
Genus of about 90 species of deciduous or evergreen shrubs and trees mainly from Asia with a few from southern Europe and North America.
Some are cultivated for the acidic berries.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - or evergreen trees and shrubs.
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Full sun -
Partial shade - evergreen varieties will grow well in partial shade. -
Additional Features - Good to know - - grown for their foliage and small, often very fragrant, flower. Edible berries 1-2.5cm (½ to 1in) long follow the flowers.Good coastal plants. Evergreen varieties make good hedges. Wildlife plant - insects. -
Pests & Diseases - coral spot. -
Place of origin - Asia, southern Europe, North America. -
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - can become chlorotic on shallow chalky soil.
Elaeagnus - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of ELAEAGNUS
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia >
Commonly known as: Oleaster, Russian olive.
Large spiny shrub with fragrant flowers in June and silvery-grey willow-like leaves
ELAEAGNUS commutata >
Commonly known as: Silver berry.
thicket forming shrub with long elliptic leaves completely covered by silvery scales
ELAEAGNUS x ebbingei >
(now renamed 2017 x submacrophylla) - excellent grey-green foliage, silver on back, good for coastal exposure
ELAEAGNUS pungens 'Maculata' >
Best known variegated form, leaves deep yellow in centre good for cutting
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver' >
Narrow, exceptionally silvery leaves and yellow flowers on this outstanding deciduous shrub which spreads by suckering
ELAEAGNUS umbellata >
Commonly known as: Autumn olive.
Vigorous spreading shrub or small tree. Leaves which are silvery at first maturing to bright green on upper surface. Silvery yellow-white flowers and silvery fruit
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
