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Characteristics
Discover all the features of Elaeagnus ebbingei
Plantation
How do I best plant my Elaeagnus ebbingei?
Care
How do I take care of my Elaeagnus ebbingei (olive willow)?
Questions- tips
Answer to frequently asked questions
Characteristics
Elaeagnus ebbingei, this evergreen olive willow is a medium sized shrub with an upright growth and glossy olive green leaves with a silvery underside. In autumn this elaeagnus blooms with fragrant creamy white flowers with silver scales. Edible, orange-red fruit with silver flecks follows in the spring. Elaeagnus ebbingei grows well in any soil and prefers a place in full sun, the plant is strongly sea wind tolerant and can also handle a lot of air pollution.
A closer look
hardy
Bottom type
Flexible - also thrives on poor soils permeable
Evergreen
Diseases
Height
2.5 to 3.5 m
A closer look
Leaf color
Shiny olive green leaves with silvery undersides
flower color
White
Flowering months
Pitch
Pruning period
End of September, October, November
Part shade, sun
Pruning in April, May after harvesting the fruits
Plantation
Planting Elaeagnus ebbingei does not require much effort, but there are some points to consider before and during planting of this species;
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Mix the soil with sufficient peat nutrient mixture. This ensures a well-drained soil and strongly promotes the root formation of the plant.
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With this info you can get to work and then enjoy for sure of your beautiful garden and your new greenery!
Care
Elaeagnus ebbingei is a very simple plant to care for. Treatment against diseases is not necessary, because there are few or none. However, there are some things to pay attention to so that your olive willow would feel good;
Always fertilize with organic fertilizer, never chemical
Pruning is best done in autumn and spring
Tip from the nursery!
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The organic fertilizer that we use at the tree nursery is available in the webshop.
Frequently Asked Questions
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