Description
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Common name: Oleaster or Russian Olive.
Native: Western Asia.
Provenance: Hungary
Size and spread (10 years): 3m x 2m
Treatment required: Deeply dormant requires 39 weeks stratification treatment.
Germinal seeds / kg: 6500
Ideal sowing period: Spring
Soil conditions: Any fertile soil but not shallow chalky soils.
Planting instructions: Plant in sun or semi shade. Can be pruned after flowering if necessary
Mature height: 5m x 3m
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