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Elaeagnus macrophylla (Broad-leaved oleaster)
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per year
3.5m
Max height
Max height
5m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Elaeagnus macrophylla
Other names
Broad-leaved oleaster, Russian olive, Silver berry
Genus
Elaeagnus Elaeagnus
Species
E. macrophylla - E. macrophylla is a vigorous, spreading, evergreen shrub with silvery-white juvenile shoots, broadly ovate to elliptic, glossy, dark green leaves, silvery-scaled when young, and clusters of cream flowers in autumn followed by scale, red fruit.
Elaeagnus macrophylla is: Evergreen
Habit
Spreading
Flower
Cream in Autumn
Foliage
Silvery-grey in Spring; Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Elaeagnus sucker Elaeagnus sucker
Coral spot , Leaf spot Coral spot , Leaf spot
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or 9.
Propagation methods
Grafting, Layering, Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Elaeagnus macrophylla (Broad-leaved oleaster) will reach a height of 3.5m and a spread of 5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Foliage only, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Thrives in coastal settings. Tolerates poor soil except shallow chalk. Suitable for use as a hedge.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Elaeagnus macrophylla
Other names
Broad-leaved oleaster, Russian olive, Silver berry
Genus
Elaeagnus Elaeagnus
Species
E. macrophylla - E. macrophylla is a vigorous, spreading, evergreen shrub with silvery-white juvenile shoots, broadly ovate to elliptic, glossy, dark green leaves, silvery-scaled when young, and clusters of cream flowers in autumn followed by scale, red fruit.
Native to
Japan, Korea
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Cream in Autumn
Foliage
Silvery-grey in Spring; Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or 9.
Propagation methods
Grafting, Layering, Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Elaeagnus macrophylla (Broad-leaved oleaster) will reach a height of 3.5m and a spread of 5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Foliage only, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Thrives in coastal settings. Tolerates poor soil except shallow chalk. Suitable for use as a hedge.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
Defra's Risk register #1
Plant name
Elaeagnus macrophylla (Broad-leaved oleaster)
Common pest name
Namangan longhorn beetle
Scientific pest name
Xylotrechus namanganensis
Type
Insect
Current status in UK
Absent
Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
2
Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
4
General biosecurity comments
Polyphagous pest originating in Asia; some uncertainty regarding risk to UK; further work needed to assess climatic suitability.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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