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.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Elaeagnus |
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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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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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