Elaeagnus angustifolia

£2.50

Russian olive, Oleaster. A large deciduous shrub to 7m (22 ft) high with silvery foliage; vigorous and a nitrogen-fixer which benefits the surrounding plants. Numerous edible silvery-amber, oval fruits, ½ (12 mm) across. An excellent hedging plant, needing sun or part shade. Growth 2m (7 ft) in 10 years. Hardy to -40°C. Stratification: ND. Number of seeds: 10.

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Russian olive, Oleaster. A large deciduous shrub to 7m (22 ft) high with silvery foliage; vigorous and a nitrogen-fixer which benefits the surrounding plants. Numerous edible silvery-amber, oval fruits, ½ (12 mm) across. An excellent hedging plant, needing sun or part shade. Growth 2m (7 ft) in 10 years, hardy to -40°C.” Stratification: ND