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oleaster 'Maculata'

Elaeagnus pungens 'Maculata' (v)

Pollinator FriendlyDrought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Elaeagnus
Family: Elaeagnaceae

About this plant

'Maculata' is a bushy evergreen shrub to 4m tall, with slightly spiny brown shoots bearing elliptical bright yellow leaves narrowly margined with dark green; small, fragrant white flowers in autumn

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile well-drained soil, ideally in full sun although shade is well tolerated

Pruning

Pruning group 9

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Pests

Generally pest free but may be attacked by elaeagnus sucker

Diseases

May be vulnerable to coral spot and a fungal leaf spot (see leaf damage on woody plants)

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround Cover

Planting Places

BordersOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years