Characteristics
Evergreen shrub. Very appreciated for its fragrant white flowers and their small fruits, of red colour, and edible.
Location
In areas of Mediterranean climate, it can be placed outside, in full sun throughout the year. In colder areas, to be protected from frost.
Watering
Moderately.
Fertilization
Spring and fall.
Re-potting
Every 2 years, in spring.
Substrate
100% Akadama, or mixed with a 30-40% of volcanic gravel.
Pruning and pinching
Pruning
Before the spring sprouting.
Pinching
When new shoot has grown up to 6 leaves, cut down to 2 leaves.
Wiring
Spring.
Curiosities
The leaves of all eleagnus show peculiar characteristics: when they bloom, they are tomen-tose, this “hair” vanishes when ripening. The underside of the leaf is silvery, showing brown scales.