Elaeagnus is sometimes underestimated, the flowers are hard to spot, but they have a beautiful, heady scent as you walk past them. Elaeagnus are also known by the common names of prickly olive and silverthorn. They are native to Asia. Elaeagnus make good structural plants, especially the evergreen varieties, and they work well as hedges. But one of their biggest selling points is that they are salt tolerant, making them a reliable choice for coastal gardens. Elaeagnus grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. They are hardy plants and can handle a variety of soil types, including dry soil. They work well as a hedge or shrub, in front of which you can grow more colorful plants.
Technical specification
Fertilizer: Universal fertilizer, granular or pellet