Elaeagnus ebbingei Viveleg - Variegated Oleaster
Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Viveleg' is a very tough variegated everygreen shurb that has a quite and interesting textured leaf. Variegated green and yellow on top and a matt silver underneath. It is quite a fast grower with up to 30cm a year possible. It can be planted close to the sea or in a windy spot. Its not a fan of alkaline or wet spots.
Plant Spacing:
When planting 40cm - 60cm - 3lt plants you will need 3.5 plants per metre to create a good hedge. We would plant no less than 2.5 per metre. 60cm - 80cm - 10lt are best planted at 2 plants per metre and no less than 1.5 per metre
Key Facts
Likes sandy soil
Likes dry soil
Likes clay soil
Likes sun or shade
Evergreen
Full hardy
Autumn colour
Good nesting for birds
Annual growth 10cm to 20cm
Establishes rapidly
Easy To Grow
Final height 4.0m
Final spread 1.8m
Frequently bought together
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