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large-flowered oleaster

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A vigorous, wide-spreading evergreen shrub, to 3m high and 5m wide, with spineless branches which are covered in silvery scales when young. Broad, rounded leaves, 5-12cm long, are intensely silvery when young because of the silvery scales on both sides which gradually wear off the upper surfaces so that they become glossy dark green. Clusters of small but extremely-fragrant, silvery-cream flowers in autumn are followed by edible, oval, red fruit in late spring or early summer

Scientific classification

Species: large-flowered oleaster (Elaeagnus macrophylla)
Genus: Elaeagnus
Family: Elaeagnaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of large-flowered oleaster

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Korea Japan

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of large-flowered oleaster

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large-flowered oleaster care guide

Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells

Fertilizing

Balanced evergreen shrub feed applied once per early spring yearly

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.