Water
Water Broad-Leaved Oleaster regularly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging. Reduce watering in winter, allowing the soil to dry out more between waterings.
Overwatering can lead to root rot.
Also known as Broad-Leaf Oleaster · Broad-Leaved Elaeagnus · Broadleaf Elaeagnus
Broad-Leaved Oleaster (Elaeagnus macrophylla) is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant, silvery-white flowers in autumn. It produces edible, red
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering and fruiting
Regular watering during growth, reduced in winter
50% intensity
Allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings
Well-drained, Clay, Loam, Sandy
50% intensity
Hardy
25% intensity
Tolerates a wide range of temperatures, hardy in USDA zones 7-10
Light feeding
25% intensity
Once in spring with a balanced fertilizer
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Broad-Leaved Oleaster regularly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging. Reduce watering in winter, allowing the soil to dry out more between waterings.
Overwatering can lead to root rot.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. You can also prune to shape the plant or reduce its size.
Heavy pruning can be done after flowering if needed to maintain desired form.
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. Dip cuttings in rooting hormone and plant in a well-draining medium. Keep moist and warm, and they should root within a few months.
Seeds can also be sown in autumn.
Repot young plants every 2-3 years, or when root-bound, in spring. Choose a pot that is one size larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix. Established plants rarely need frequent repotting.
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Where Broad-Leaved Oleaster (Elaeagnus macrophylla) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Elaeagnaceae |
| Genus | Elaeagnus |
| Species | Elaeagnus macrophylla |
Similar in genus Elaeagnus
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