SEEDS OF ELAEAGNUS ANGUSTIFOLIA - RUSSIAN OLIVE
Ideal tree for small gardens and urban zones. It is used in gardens for hedges and clumps and as an ornamental tree because of its foliage. Can be grown in coastal zones as it is resistant to sea winds and salt. The fruit is edible and can be used in pastry and for beverages.
Deciduous tree up to 10m. The leaves are lanceolate and pale green. The flowers are small, yellow and scented. The silver fruit is similar to an olive.
Adapts to any soils.
Soak the seeds in cool water for 48 hours before sowing at temperatures of 20ºC/25ºC.
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| Average germination (%) | 70 |
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| Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
| Flower colour | Yellow |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Fragrant | Flower |
| Germination (in days) | 15-25 |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Non hardy |
| Plant use | Barrier hedge, Clump, Coastal garden, Erosion control, Game-covers, Gardening, Hedge, Low maintenance garden, Restoration, Singular, Street Tree, Urban garden, Wild garden |
| Seeds per gram | 5 |
| Soil - Ph | Neutral |
| Soil - Type | Sand |
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Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !