Elaeagnus macrophylla (Elaeagnaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Elaeagnus macrophylla
Evergreen shrub
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The Elaeagnus macrophylla plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Elaeagnaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Elaeagnus macrophylla
Family:  Elaeagnaceae
Author:  Thunb.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:  3

Habitat:  Thickets in lowland, especially near the sea[58, 184].

General Uses: Plants can be grown as a hedge in exposed positions, they are very tolerant of maritime exposure[75, 200]. Reasonably fast-growing and providing a dense cover, it gives a very good protection from the wind[K]. Plants are very tolerant of regular trimming, they can also be cut back almost to the ground and will resprout from the base[K].

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