SCIENTIFIC NAME: Elaeagnus ebbingei ‘Viveleg’
COMMON NAME: Olive Martini Elaeagnus
GARDEN SIZE: 10-15 feet tall x 10-15 feet wide
GROWTH RATE: Moderate
USDA ZONE: 6 to 9
EXPOSURE: Full sun
WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained light, sandy, or loamy soils; drought-tolerant once established.
HABIT (FORM): Upright, dense shrub with a sturdy structure
FOLIAGE: Evergreen; olive green leaves edged with vibrant gold; silvery new growth adds seasonal interest
FLOWERS: Insignificant
PLANT ORIGIN: Hybrid
WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide some nesting sites and shelter for birds and small mammals, but does not serve as much of a host for local insects and wildlife. May provide food for insects in the spring. Birds may eat the berries, but they have low nutritional value for local wildlife.
FERTILIZING: May apply organic compost in the spring.
PRUNING: Prune to shape as needed; flowers bloom on old growth, so prune with caution to preserve blooms for the following year
TOXICITY FLAGS: Generally considered non-toxic to dogs, cats, horses, or humans.
USES: Hedges, Privacy Screens