Elaeagnus × submacrophylla 'Viveleg'PBR (v)

oleaster 'Viveleg'
An upright, dense evergreen shrub to 2.5m in height, with broad, leathery, very dark green leaves, contrasting with bright yellow margins and silvery scales beneath. Small, fragrant white flowers appear in autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Neutral, Acid, AlkalineColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Yellow | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green Yellow | |||
Autumn | White | Green Yellow | ||
Winter | Green Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Elaeagnaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Elaeagnus can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs or small trees, with simple, often silvery-scaled leaves, and small fragrant tubular flowers borne in clusters in the leaf axils, and followed by small juicy fruit
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Tolerant of full shade, dry soils and coastal winds but may become chlorotic on shallow chalky soils
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pruning group 9. Remove reverted shoots as necessary
Pests
Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to elaeagnus sucker
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus, coral spot or leaf spot (fungal) see leaf damage on woody plants
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