Oleaster. A handsome shrub with attractive broad, yellow margins to the dark green leaves Small bell shaped silvery-white flowers. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 1.6m. Flowers August to October. Fruits October to November. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Elaeagnus pungens ‘Dicksonii’ (v)
A handsome shrub with attractive broad, yellow margins to the dark green leaves Small bell shaped silvery-white flowers.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Elaeagnus |
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Species | pungens |
Varietry | 'Dicksonii' (v) |
Common Name | Oleaster |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 2m |
Family | Elaeagnaceae |
Spread | 1.6m |
Growth Speed | Slow |
Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green, yellow |
Flowers From | August, October |
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, Hedging |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
Pruning Time | Mid spring |
Pests and diseases | Coral spot |
Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Top dress in spring |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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