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Elaeagnus Macrophylla Care

Elaeagnus Macrophylla

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What is the plant

Elaeagnus macrophylla, commonly called oleaster, is native to Korea and Japan. It is a large, spreading, evergreen shrub that typically grows to 8-12' tall. Young branchlets are covered with silvery-white scales. Branchlets lack the spines which are present on some genus members.

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Humidity

Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

Temperature

20°C - 30°C

Hardiness zone

Hardiness zone

4 - 9

Difficulty

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Hibernation

Cold Period

Invasive

Invasive

Weed

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    Water thoroughly until water starts to drain from the holes in the bottom of the container. Add more soil mixture if settling occurs during watering.

  • Pruning

    Pruning

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    Although initially slow to grow, once established, Elaeagnus can grow up to 2.5 feet (76 cm.) each year. If the plant is getting too tall, simply prune it to the desired height.

  • Fertilizer

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    Fertilize silverberry in the late winter or early spring when it begins to put forth new growth. Use a slow-release, all-purpose granular fertilizer, such as one with an N-P-K ratio of 10-10-10.

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  • Sunlight

    Sunlight

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    It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

  • Soil

    Soil

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    It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought

  • Temperature

    Temperature

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    This species is hardy to about -15°c[184], succeeding in the warmer counties of Britain. This is a plant with a very big potential as a commercial fruit crop.

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  • Additional

    Additional

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    Authors' opinions on the berry, actually a fruit, range from toxic to edible but lousy.

  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    30 people already have this plant 13 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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