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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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Evergreenleathery leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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Height4m (13ft) -
Spread4m (13ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedgingSuitable for a coastal hedge if some protection given from direct sea-winds
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Tall ShrubDense, rounded to spreading shrub. produces flowers 1cm (½in) long.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
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Additional Features
Good to knowIdeal for coastal planting.
Pests & DiseasesCoral spot.
Place of originGarden origin. -
Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windswept
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Gold variegated
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Elliptic
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Pruning group
Pruning group 6Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilCan become chlorotic on shallow chalky soil.
Elaeagnus - Growing Guide
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4m (13ft)
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Buy Varieties of ELAEAGNUS
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
Oleaster, Russian olive
large spiny shrub with fragrant flowers in June and silvery-grey willow-like leaves
ELAEAGNUS x ebbingei
(now renamed 2017 x submacrophylla) - excellent grey-green foliage, silver on back, good for coastal exposure
Gift-wrapping available
individually £14.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£35.00 each
ELAEAGNUS x ebbingei 'Gilt Edge'
quick growing, leaves margined in gold
Gift-wrapping available
individually £15.00 each , 3+ £13.00 each
ELAEAGNUS x ebbingei 'Limelight'
quick growing, leaves golden variegated
Gift-wrapping available
individually £15.00 each , 3+ £13.00 each
ELAEAGNUS pungens 'Maculata'
best known variegated form, leaves deep yellow in centre good for cutting
Gift-wrapping available
individually £15.00 each , 3+ £13.00 each
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
narrow, exceptionally silvery leaves and yellow flowers on this outstanding deciduous shrub which spreads by suckering
ELAEAGNUS x reflexa
green leaves, rusty on back, and rusty coloured stems
Gift-wrapping available
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £11.00 each
ELAEAGNUS umbellata
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
Gift-wrapping available
individually £14.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
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
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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
