Oleaster. A vigorous, suckering shrub with silver stems and leaves, yellow flowers in summer produced from silver buds. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 4m. Flowers May to July. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Elaeagnus angustifolia ‘Quicksilver’
A vigorous, suckering shrub with silver stems and leaves, yellow flowers in summer produced from silver buds.
Additional information
| Generic | Elaeagnus |
|---|---|
| Species | angustifolia |
| Varietry | 'Quicksilver' |
| Common Name | Oleaster |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 4m |
| Family | Elaeagnaceae |
| Spread | 4m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | silver |
| Flowers From | May, July |
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| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
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