Broad-leaved oleaster (Elaeagnus macrophylla)
Care, watering, light and tips for Broad-leaved oleaster on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Elaeagnaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Broad-leaved oleaster
Elaeagnus macrophylla, commonly known as Large-leafed Oleaster, is a robust, fast-growing evergreen shrub prized for its glossy, silvery foliage and edible berries. Its large, oval leaves with silvery undersides provide year-round ornamental appeal. It is ideal for hedges, windbreaks, or as a specimen plant in coastal or exposed gardens.
Native range
East Asia
Care tips
It prefers full sun to partial shade and tolerates a wide range of soils, even poor ones, as long as they are well-drained. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry slightly between waterings, and more frequent in dry summers. It is very drought and salt tolerant, making it perfect for coastal areas. Avoid waterlogging, as it is prone to root rot in poorly drained soils.
How to save a dying Broad-leaved oleaster
- Warning signs
- Wilted, yellowing, or spotted leaves, leaf drop. Stunted growth.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. Prune dry branches. Protect from strong winds.
- What kills it
- Constant waterlogging or prolonged drought. Over-fertilization.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly and correct the issue. It's very resilient.