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