Overview
Elaeagnus pungens 'Frederici' is a bushy, spreading branched shrub in the genus Elaeagnus, part of the Elaeagnaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 4.0 m tall. Elaeagnus pungens 'Frederici' grows best in full sun and full shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include hedging, screening and windbreaks. It is native to Asia.
About
Elaeagnus pungens is a species of flowering plant in the family Elaeagnaceae, known by the common names thorny olive, spiny oleaster and silverthorn; also by the family name "oleaster". It is native to Asia, including China and Japan.
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About the genus
Elaeagnus is a genus of about 90 species of flowering plants in the family Elaeagnaceae. Species of the genus are commonly known as silverberry or oleaster.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Elaeagnus
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Full shade
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Elaeagnus pungens 'Frederici' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 4.0 m
- Suggested uses
- Hedging, Screening, Windbreaks
- Native to
- Asia
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Elaeagnus pungens 'Frederici'
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus, Coral spot, Leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Elaeagnus pungens 'Frederici'?
Elaeagnus pungens 'Frederici' prefers full sun and full shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Elaeagnus pungens 'Frederici' need?
Elaeagnus pungens 'Frederici' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
How big does Elaeagnus pungens 'Frederici' grow?
Elaeagnus pungens 'Frederici' reaches a height of 4.0 m.
Is Elaeagnus pungens 'Frederici' hardy in the UK?
Elaeagnus pungens 'Frederici' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Elaeagnus pungens 'Frederici'?
Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
