| Botanical name | Elaeagnus pungens 'Maculata' |
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| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
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| Common name(s) | Thorny Olive |
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| Foliage | This shrub has glossy, variegated leaves that are green on the outside with a blob of gold in the centre, making it a must for flower arrangers. |
| Uses | Elaeagnus pungens ‘Maculata’ has exeptional foliage making it a must for flower arrangers. |
| Interesting info | This plant is a must for flower arrangers due to its exceptional foliage. |
Elaeagnus pungens 'Maculata' (Thorny Olive)
- Botanical name: Elaeagnus pungens 'Maculata'
- Common name(s): Thorny Olive
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
This hardy, reasonably compact shrub has exceptional foliage, with glossy, variegated leaves that are green on the outside with a blob of gold in the centre, making it a must for flower arrangers. E. pungens ‘Variegata’ (Silver wild olive) is smaller (2 x 1.5m); its attractive branches have glossy green leaves variegated with silver margins.
Family: Elaeagnaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: e-le-AG-nus PUN-jenz
Elaeagnus pungens 'Maculata' requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
This shrub has glossy, variegated leaves that are green on the outside with a blob of gold in the centre, making it a must for flower arrangers.
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