Features and care
Elaeagnus angustifolia, known as the tree of paradise or Bohemian olive, is a large shrub or small deciduous tree. Its silvery foliage and fragrant flowers explain its historical use in landscaping and as a screen, although this history does not constitute a general recommendation for planting it.
The crown is rounded and may become irregular with age. The narrow, lanceolate leaves are covered with scales that give them a silvery-gray appearance. In spring, small, fragrant, yellowish tubular flowers appear; later, oval fruits develop, also with a characteristic dull-toned surface.
In full sun, it reaches 5 to 10 meters in height and exhibits rapid growth. It requires dry to cool, well-drained soil, with minimal watering during establishment and droughts, allowing the soil to dry out partially. It has low tolerance for humidity, but can withstand winter frosts within the USDA hardiness zone 3–8. Dry climates are best suited to its overall adaptation.
At Ornacom we cultivate each specimen directly, guaranteeing a balanced size and abundant flowering from the first years of planting.
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