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Elaeagnus pungens

Pollinator FriendlyLow MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Elaeagnus
Family: Elaeagnaceae

About this plant

A strong-growing, wide-spreading evergreen shrub, to 5m in height, with some spiny, but mainly spineless branches. Leaves, are green and glossy above and matt white underneath, with brown scales. Clusters of small but extremely-fragrant, silvery-cream flowers are borne in autumn, followed by oval red fruits

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

SandyLoamChalkClay

Neutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Acid

Alkaline

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any well-drained soil, except shallow chalk, in sun or partial shade. Is especially useful as a heding or screening plant in coastal areas

Pruning

Pruning group 9

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Pests

Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to elaeagnus sucker

Diseases

May be susceptible to coral spot or leaf spot (fungal) see leaf damage on woody plants

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks SlopesFlower Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorBorders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years