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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
South facing, west facing

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Elaeagnus, also known by the common names thorny olive, spiny oleaster and silverthorn, are attractive shrubs that are native to Asia. They make good structural plants, particularly the evergreen varieties, and they work well as hedging. But one of their biggest selling points is that they’re salt tolerant, making them a reliable choice for coastal gardens.

Elaeagnus pungens 'Maculata' is a large and hardy evergreen shrub, bearing bright golden leaves with large, irregular green margins. It makes a colourful winter foliage plant and is excellent for using as screening and in winter flower arrangements.

Grow Elaeagnus pungens 'Maculata' in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun or light shade.

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Elaeagnus ‘Maculata’ and wildlife

Elaeagnus ‘Maculata’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Elaeagnus ‘Maculata’ poisonous?

Elaeagnus ‘Maculata’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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