Elaeagnus 'Quicksilver' - 60-80 CM C7.5

Description
The Oleaster 'Quicksilver' (Elaeagnus angustifolia) is an upright, overhanging, deciduous garden plant with decorative, lanceolate, silvery leaves. The white shoots are also an interesting sight. It also bears yellow flowers in May. These produce yellow fruits from August. They exude a strong fragrance. In a sunny location with well-drained, calcareous, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of around 7 metres and grows to a width of around 7 metres.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the blossoms are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * suitable for containers * white shoots * heat-tolerant, resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, smoke-hardy, soil salt-tolerant

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Oleaster 'Quicksilver' are silvery, lanceolate, alternate. They are about 4 - 8 cm in size. White shoots.

Bark
Grey, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Mongolia to Mediterranean region.

Frost hardiness
The Oleaster 'Quicksilver' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Oleaster 'Quicksilver' is upright and overhanging in habit. It usually grows 30 - 35 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Excess water must be able to drain away easily, waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The yellow flowers appear in May. These are strongly scented.

Use
Tub, solitary, bee pasture, balcony/patio

Root
Elaeagnus angustifolia 'Quicksilver' is a heartroot.