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'E' > ELAEAGNUS > umbellata >

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

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Available autumn 2020 -

individually £13.50 each, 3+ £11.00 each

Available autumn 2020

3 - 5 Litre

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Deciduous - elliptic, wavy-margined leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
Height - 5m (16ft)
Spread - 5m (16ft)
Tree - wide-spreading. Silvery fruits turn red in autumn.
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)
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features - 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.
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -
Suitable for small gardens - Suitable for small gardens
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Spring
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - can become chlorotic on shallow chalky soil.
Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading -