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ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
Narrow, exceptionally silvery leaves and yellow flowers on this outstanding deciduous shrub which spreads by suckering
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - narrowly elliptic, tapered leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
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Height - 4m (13ft) -
Spread - 4m (13ft)
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Tall Shrub - fast-growing, pyramidal shrub. Produces yellow flowers to 1cm (½in) long in clusters in the leaf axils from silvery buds followed by scaly, yellow fruit in autumn
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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) -
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Partial shade -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - coral spot -
Place of origin - garden origin -
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept - - slightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf Colour (if not green) - Silver -
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Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above -
Leaf shape - Elliptic - see photos above
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Pruning group - 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.
RHS group 1 -
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.
RHS groups 2 & 3 -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Elaeagnus - Growing Guide
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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
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