Elaeagnus angustifolia
Russian Olive
Flower Color
Description
A deciduous, spreading shrub to 6m in height, with red-tinted, silvery shoots, sometimes spiky. Leaves are oval-shaped, to 10cm in length, dark green above and silver and scaly underneath. Small, fragrant creamy-yellow flowers from silvery buds appear in summer, followed by scaly, silvery-yellow fruit in autumn
Mature Height
8m
Mature Spread
8m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
SpreadingBushy
Growth Speed
Very Fast · 1.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 2-7
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantDrought resistantGenerally pest-freeCoastalCottage and informal gardenWildlife gardensLow MaintenanceFlower borders and bedsHedging and screens
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 70cm2189V | H: 70cm | €13.26 |
| H: 60cm2189J | H: 60cm | €5.45 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.