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- Most oil pastures are hardy, some evergreen
- Elaeagnus species
- Evergreen oil pasture species
- Care of the evergreen olive trees
- Tips
The Elaeagnus ebbingei is hardy, but often loses its leaves in cold regions in winter
Most oil pastures are hardy, some evergreen
In our latitudes, the evergreen species of olive oil do not shed their leaves only in the mild winters. In severe frost, the dark green foliage of ornamental trees falls off; However, the shrub is going out again in the spring.
Oil pastures (Elaeagnus) are a genus of over 40 species from the family Olive Family. The most shrubby-waxy ornamental wood is robust, easy to clean and cut compatible. The shrubs are suitable for solitary as well as for group planting and for keeping bucket. Some species of Elaeagnus are good for hedge plants or decorative high stems.
Elaeagnus species
Most oil pasture species have their origins in Asia and have different frost hardiness depending on the species. In addition, they differ in the stature height, deciduous color and flowering time. The branches of some olive trees are provided with thorns. Many species of oil pasture produce fruits that are edible. For the most part, it is the olive trees to deciduous trees, z. B.
Evergreen oil pasture species
Wintergreen oil pasture (Elaeagnus ebbingei) and thorny oil pasture (Elaeagnus pungens) are the most common evergreen ornamental shrubs in this country. The Elaeagnus ebbingei is of upright growth, while Elaeagnus pungens grows wide. Both species are not very tall with about 2-2.5 m and have elliptical-elongated leaves that shine dark green on the upper side.
Care of the evergreen olive trees
Although the evergreen Elaeagnus species are sufficiently frost-resistant, they only retain their foliage during the mild winters. In severe forest the leaves are dropped, but only to expel again in the spring. The older plants tolerate the frost better than the younger ones. These should initially receive winter protection during prolonged periods of cold weather.
A sheltered location in the sun or partial shade is an advantage. Dryness of the soil is well tolerated by the oil pastures, but waterlogging should be avoided. Regular cutting and fertilizer applications are not required.
Tips
The late flowering period (between September and December) of the evergreen species of oil pasture makes them a valuable source of food for insects, but is also the reason that it usually does not come to ripen the fruit in this country.