Oleaster. A handsome shrub with attractive wavy edged bright green leaves silvery beneath. Small bell shaped silvery-white flowers. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 4m. Flowers May to June. Fruits October to November. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Elaeagnus umbellata
A handsome shrub with attractive wavy edged bright green leaves silvery beneath. Small bell shaped silvery-white flowers.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Elaeagnus |
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Species | umbellata |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Oleaster |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 4m |
Family | Elaeagnaceae |
Spread | 4m |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green, silver |
Flowers From | May, June |
Colour Fruit | red |
Fruits When | October, November |
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 | |
Pruning | Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth |
Pruning Time | After flowering |
Pests and diseases | Coral spot |
Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Top dress in spring |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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