Elaeagnus macrophylla - Russian Olive
| Common | Russian Olive | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Origin | Eastern Asia | ||
| Habit | Spreading shrub | ||
| Uses | Use as a loose hedge for a coastal or native style garden where the grey green leaves with silvery underside suit the colour scheme of the house and garden. | ||
| Size | 3m x 3m | ||
| Position | A very hardy shrub, tolerates dry, windy areas in sun and part-shade. Drought tolerant, prefers free draining soil but tolerates most soil types. | ||
| Special notes | The hardiest of shrub or hedging plant. Perfect for exposed dry and windy conditions and also a great choice for hedging in partly shady areas. Leaves are grey green. Fragrant cream flowers show in April/May. Truly the most adaptable, drought tolerant specimen suitable for coastal gardens and salt tolerant too. |