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broad-leaved oleaster
Shrub·Elaeagnus × submacrophylla
Full sun
Sun
Low
Water
Not recorded
Drainage
Zones 6–9
Hardiness
broad-leaved oleaster (Elaeagnus × submacrophylla) is a shrub. It grows best in full sun and has low water needs.
Through the year
GrowingFruitingFlowering
Works well with
from wiki dataNo companions recorded.
WHAT IT NEEDS
Wants full sun
Needs little water
Needs well-drained to occasionally moist soil
Prefers soil pH 5.5–7.5
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Prefers sandy, loamy, clay soil
Tolerates compacted soil well
Fixes nitrogen in the soil
Draws up calcium from deep in the soil
Adds a moderate amount of organic matter to the soil
Partners with mycorrhizal fungi to boost nutrient uptake
WHAT IT GIVES
Gives shade (moderate)
Gives wind shelter (moderate)
Gives organic matter (medium)
Gives habitat (shelter and nesting sites for birds)
Gives fruit (edible berries)
Provides nitrogen
Provides calcium
Attracts pollinators
Attracts birds
Shelters birds
HOW IT GROWS
SIZE & SPACING
Shrub layer
Height200–400 cm
Spacing300 cm (min 200 cm)
Root depthMedium
Width200–400 cm
Width figures are rough estimates, the most variable measurement in our data.
AI estimate · accuracy improves as growers contribute corrections.
HOW TO PROPAGATE
Propagate by seed, cuttings
Difficulty
Establishes in about 2 yr
Self-seeds readily on its own
Where this comes from
Parsed22 Sept 2026
ConfidenceNot recorded
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