Oleaster

Plant Name: Oleaster (Elaeagnus × ebbingei) - Mature Specimen

Description: A tough and robust evergreen shrub, renowned for its ability to thrive in harsh, windy, and exposed environments, particularly along coastlines. With its hardy nature and dense foliage, this versatile shrub provides an excellent windbreak or privacy screen while adding visual interest with its silvery-green leaves and fragrant flowers.

Highly adaptable and resilient, Oleaster is the perfect solution for coastal gardens or exposed sites where other plants may struggle. Its fast-growing habit and low maintenance requirements make it a popular choice for gardeners looking for a durable, attractive hedge or shrub that can withstand challenging conditions.

Features:

• Exceptionally Hardy: This shrub is designed to handle the harshest conditions, from coastal winds to pollution, making it ideal for exposed or difficult-to-plant areas.
• Silvery-Green Foliage: The glossy, dark green leaves with their distinctive silvery undersides add a shimmering, eye-catching quality to the landscape.
• Fragrant Autumn Flowers: Small, white, highly fragrant flowers bloom in late autumn, providing a pleasant scent and attracting pollinators.
• Fast Growing and Dense: Oleaster forms a thick, quick-growing hedge that offers effective privacy and wind protection, making it an excellent windbreak.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, it requires little care, thriving in a wide range of soils and conditions with minimal attention.

Growing Conditions:

• Sunlight: Performs well in full sun to partial shade, adaptable to various lighting conditions.
• Soil: Grows in a range of soil types, from sandy to clay soils, as long as they are well-drained.
• Watering: Requires regular watering when newly planted but is highly drought-tolerant once established.
• Hardiness: Extremely hardy, able to withstand coastal winds, exposure, and pollution.

Care Instructions:

• Pruning: Light pruning in late winter or early spring will help maintain the desired shape and encourage dense growth. Regular trimming throughout the growing season can help control its size.
• Fertilizing: A general-purpose fertilizer in spring will support its vigorous growth, though it often thrives with minimal feeding.
• Wind Protection: Excellent for coastal or windy areas, making it ideal for creating a durable screen in exposed gardens.

Benefits:

• Wind and Salt Tolerance: Specifically suited for coastal environments and windy, exposed sites where other plants may fail, making it a reliable choice for difficult conditions.
• Dense, Durable Screen: Quickly forms a thick, evergreen hedge that offers privacy, wind protection, and a robust barrier year-round.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, it’s highly resilient, requiring little attention, making it ideal for those seeking a hardy, fuss-free shrub.
• Year-Round Interest: Its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers ensure this plant remains a valuable garden feature throughout the year.