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Elaeagnus macrophylla
Elaeagnus · Elaeagnaceae
Elaeagnus macrophylla, the broad-leaved oleaster, is a species of flowering plant native to eastern Asia. Growing to 4 m (13 ft) tall by 8 m (26 ft) broad, it is a substantial spreading evergreen shrub, with round glossy leaves which are silvery when young.
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Classification
Genus
Elaeagnus
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Elaeagnus macrophylla belongs to the Elaeagnus genus within the Elaeagnaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Moderate
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Well-drained
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
Varies by species
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Companions
Species we plant alongside Elaeagnus macrophylla.
