Elaeagnus pungens 'Maculata' - 20-25 CM C2

Description
Red-brown, oval fruits emerge from these from April. They exude a pleasant fragrance.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Elaeagnus pungens aureomaculata.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * fragrant flowers

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value.

Growth habit
Silverthorn 'Maculata' is bushy and upright in habit. Slow growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Elaeagnus pungens 'Maculata' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

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

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The creamy white, funnel-shaped flowers appear from October to November. These are pleasantly scented.

fruit
The red-brown drupes have a tart flavour. The flesh of these oval drupes is juicy. Ripening time from April.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Spreading branches, close to the surface.