Oleaster
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name: Oleaster
Genus: Elaeagnus
Species: pungens
Cultivar: ‘Maculata’
Category: Shrubs and Sub-shrubs
Growth Rate: Average
Features: Makes good cut flowers, Has interesting foliage, Has fragrant flowers/foliage, Makes a good hedge, Provides winter colour
| Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 4.00 m (400 cm) |
| Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade | Spread: 5.00 m (500 cm) |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen | Flower Colour: Cream, White |
| Foliage Colour: Gold, Green, Yellow | Flowering Period: October & November |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light or Clay/Heavy or Chalky/Alkaline
Soil Moisture: Dry, well drained or Moist, but well drained
This evergreen shrub is primarily grown for its bright, variegated foliage. The leaves have a bright, golden centre and green margins. This shrub has many uses, it could be grown to brighten up a winter garden, used as a hedging plant or its foliage could be used in flower arranging. Strongly fragrant, small cream flowers are produced in autumn. Remove any reverted shoots that only produce plain green leaves.
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