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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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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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