Elaeagnus angustifolia Oleaster (Elaeagnaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Elaeagnus angustifolia
Oleaster
Deciduous shrub
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The Elaeagnus angustifolia plant species is found in Europe to W. Asia, extending as far north as latitude 55° in Russia. It is a member of the Elaeagnaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Oleaster. Some home gardeners know the variety as E. argentea. non Pursh. E. hortensis.

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Latin Name:  Elaeagnus angustifolia
Common Name:  Oleaster
Family:  Elaeagnaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  7   Mature Width:  7

Habitat:  By streams and along river banks to 3000 metres in Turkey[93].

General Uses: Plants can be grown as a hedge in exposed positions[29], tolerating maritime exposure[200]. It is fairly fast-growing and very tolerant of pruning, but is rather open in habit and does not form a dense screen[K]. Beause the plant fixes atmospheric nitrogen, it makes a hedge that enriches the soil rather than depriving it of nutrients[K]. An essential oil obtained from the flowers is used in perfumery[74]. A gum from the plant is used in the textile industry in calico printing[74]. Wood - hard, fine-grained. Used for posts, beams, domestic items[74, 100], it is also much used for carving[245]. The wood is an excellent fuel[74, 146].

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