Oleaster. A vigorous shrub with glossy, dark green leaves, silvery beneath. Fragrant creamy white flowers followed by orange speckled silver fruit. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 4m. Flowers September to October. Fruits February. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Elaeagnus x ebbingei ‘5 Litre’
A vigorous shrub with glossy, dark green leaves, silvery beneath. Fragrant creamy white flowers followed by orange speckled silver fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Elaeagnus |
|---|---|
| Species | x ebbingei |
| Varietry | '5 Litre' |
| Common Name | Oleaster |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 4m |
| Family | Elaeagnaceae |
| Spread | 4m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | September, October |
| Colour Fruit | orange |
| Fruits When | February |
| 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, Hedging |
| Toxicity | |
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