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.
	
	
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								| Generic | Elaeagnus | 
|---|---|
| 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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