Elaeagnus umbellata 'Garnet' - 50-60 CM RB

Description
These produce red, round fruits from September. They exude a strong fragrance.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornament * strongly scented flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Autumn olive is shrub-like in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

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
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The creamy white flowers appear in May. These are strongly scented.

fruit
The red, round fruits of Elaeagnus umbellata are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, ornamental shrub, group planting

Root
Elaeagnus umbellata is a heartroot.