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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
individually £14.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
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Medicinal properties
The 1cm (½in) long fruit is edible when ripe and contains 7-17 times the amount of the antioxidant lycopene than tomatoes. -
Pests & Diseases
Coral spot. -
Place of origin
Himalayas, China, Japan. -
Deciduouswavy-margined leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windswept
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
5m (16ft)
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TreeWide-spreading. Silvery fruits turn red in autumn.
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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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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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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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Mature Size5m (16ft)
5m (16ft)
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