ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
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ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
Commonly known as Oleaster, Russian olive
Large spiny shrub with fragrant flowers in June and silvery-grey willow-like leaves
individually £14.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects. -
Pests & Diseases
Coral spot. -
Place of origin
Southern Europe, central Asia, Himalayas, China. -
DeciduousLeaves to 10cm (4in) long, dark-green above, silvery beneath.
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White
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Silver
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
6m (20ft) -
Spread
6m (20ft)
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Tall ShrubOr small tree. Spreading, red-tinted branches covered with silvery scales. Produces flowers to 1cm (½in) long followed by silver-scaly yellow berries to 2.5cm (1 in) long.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Pruning group 2
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowers
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilCan become chlorotic on shallow chalky soil.
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size6m (20ft)
6m (20ft)
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Elaeagnus - Growing Guide
