Elaeagnus latifolia
Care, watering, light and tips for Elaeagnus latifolia on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Elaeagnaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Elaeagnus latifolia
Elaeagnus latifolia, also known as Broadleaf Oleaster, is an evergreen shrub or small tree, prized for its dense, silvery-green foliage. Its leaves are large and elliptical, with a silvery underside that provides an attractive contrast in the garden. It is ideal for hedges, privacy screens, or as a specimen plant in Mediterranean or coastal gardens.
Native range
Tropical and subtropical Asia, from the Himalayas to Southeast Asia
Care tips
It prefers full sun to partial shade for optimal growth and good flowering, though it tolerates partial shade. This plant is drought-tolerant once established but appreciates moderate watering during dry periods, especially in its early years. It adapts to a wide range of soils, as long as they are well-drained, including poor or saline soils. Avoid waterlogging, as it can lead to root rot.
How to save a dying Elaeagnus latifolia
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or dropping leaves, stunted growth, or dry, brittle branches.
- First aid
- Check soil drainage and moisture. Ensure full sun exposure and prune dead branches. Fertilize lightly in spring.
- What kills it
- Overwatering causing root rot, or excessive shade weakening the plant.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't completely rotted and growing conditions are corrected promptly.