Elaeagnus angustifolia - P9

Description
These produce yellow fruits from August. They exude a pleasant fragrance. The white shoots are also an interesting sight.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque small tree * beautiful foliage * the blossoms are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * suitable for containers * white shoots * heat-tolerant, resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, smoke-hardy, soil salt-tolerant

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value.

Bark
Grey, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Oleaster is irregular and picturesque in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Excess water must be able to drain off easily, waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The yellow flowers appear from May to June. These are pleasantly scented.

Use
Container, solitary, bee pasture, balcony/patio

Root
Elaeagnus angustifolia is a heartroot.