Elaeagnus pungens Elapun Thorny Olive, Spiny Oleaster, Silverthorn 140mm
Elaeagnus pungens Elapun Thorny Olive, Spiny Oleaster, Silverthorn 140mm
Product Description
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Elaeagnus pungens Thorny Olive, Spiny Oleaster, Silverthorn,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Dense, Shrub Like, Spreading, Upright Narrow
Description:
Hardy fast-growing large evergreen shrub with dense dark green foliage and small fragrant creamy white flowers from late Summer through Autumn. Great for screening and hedging. Suitable for coastal gardens. Grows approx. 4m tall x 4m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Any, Full Sun, Semi Shade, Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Topiary / Espalier, Wind Break, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases:Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods
Family Name: Origin:
Elaeagnaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Cream, White
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: High