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oleaster 'Frederici' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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oleaster 'Frederici'

Elaeagnus pungens 'Frederici' (v)

Pollinator FriendlyLow MaintenanceDrought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Elaeagnus
Family: Elaeagnaceae

About this plant

'Frederici' is a dense, slightly spiny, evergreen shrub with narrow, dark green leaves marked with a large, prominent, pale yellow, central splash. Small, fragrant, white flowers in autumn are sometimes followed by red berries in winter

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, tolerant of dry soils and coastal winds but may become chlorotic on shallow, chalky soils

Pruning

Pruning group 9

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Pests

May be vulnerable to elaeagnus sucker damage

Diseases

May be affected by coral spot or a leaf spot (fungal) - see leaf damage on woody plants

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround CoverCottage Informal

Planting Places

BordersOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years