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Olive Martini™ Elaeagnus
Elaegnus x ebbengii 'Viveleg' PP20177
Olive Martini™ Elaeagnus is a smart choice when a landscape needs privacy, strong evergreen structure, and something more interesting than a plain hedge. The silvery new growth and gold-edged leaves give it just enough flair to make the planting feel intentional without making it hard to use.
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Silvery new growth and gold-edged evergreen foliage for bold year-round structure
A privacy shrub with much more personality than plain green hedges.
Olive Martini™ Elaeagnus stands out because it combines a strong evergreen structure with foliage color that feels richer and more dynamic than most screening shrubs. Fresh new growth emerges with a silvery cast, then matures into deep green leaves edged in gold. That contrast gives the plant a layered look that stays attractive well beyond one season.
Dense branching makes it highly effective as a screen or backdrop.
This shrub develops a densely branched, spreading habit that makes it especially useful where privacy, coverage, and year-round structure matter. It works beautifully as a hedge, buffer planting, backdrop, or stand-alone specimen, and it is substantial enough to create a strong visual anchor in the landscape.
The foliage keeps the planting bright in every season.
Even when little else is happening in the garden, Olive Martini™ Elaeagnus continues to earn its place. The evergreen leaves hold steady through the colder months, and the gold-edged foliage helps prevent winter plantings from feeling flat or overly dark. It is especially effective for bringing consistent color to mixed borders and evergreen screens.
A strong fit for privacy screens, hedges, mixed borders, and specimen use.
Olive Martini™ Elaeagnus is especially useful in sunny borders, along property lines, in foundation-adjacent beds with room to grow, and in larger mixed shrub plantings. It can be used as a screening shrub, a hedge, or a bold specimen where its variegated foliage can be appreciated up close. It also works in large containers, though its mature size means it is best suited to substantial pots and long-term management.
Easy care starts with sun, drainage, and thoughtful pruning.
This evergreen performs best in full sun to part shade and in well-drained soil. Once established, it is durable and adaptable, but because it becomes a fairly large shrub, pruning is useful for keeping it within bounds and maintaining a crisp role in the landscape. Spring pruning after flowering is the preferred timing for shaping and refreshing growth.
| Hardiness Zone: | 6-9 |
|---|---|
| Mature Height: | 12 to 15 feet |
| Mature Width: | 10 to 12 feet |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Soil | Any well-drained soil |
| Water | Water well until established |
| Bloom Time / Color | Fall; small, fragrant, creamy-white flowers |
| Foliage | Evergreen, Silvery new growth maturing to dark green leaves edged in gold |
| Ornamental Features | Gold-edged evergreen foliage, silvery new growth, dense screening habit |
| Wildlife Value | Dense evergreen cover; flowers may attract pollinators |
| Resistance (deer/disease/drought/etc.) | Durable and adaptable once established |
| Landscape Uses | Privacy screens, hedges, mixed borders, specimen shrub use, evergreen backdrops, large containers |
How to Care for Olive Martini™ Elaeagnus
Be sure to read our planting instructions to ensure a healthy and happy Olive Martini™ Elaeagnus for years to come!
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How should I plant Olive Martini™ Elaeagnus?
Plant Olive Martini™ Elaeagnus in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil. Dig a hole about twice as wide as the root ball and no deeper than the root ball itself, then set the shrub level with the surrounding soil and backfill carefully. Water deeply after planting and add mulch around the root zone to help conserve moisture and reduce weed competition, but keep mulch a few inches away from the stems. If using it as a hedge or privacy screen, space plants with their mature width in mind so they can fill in without severe overcrowding.
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How often should I water Olive Martini™ Elaeagnus after planting?
Water Olive Martini™ Elaeagnus deeply right after planting, then check it frequently through the first several weeks while it establishes. After that, continue watering regularly until the shrub is well rooted. Once established, Olive Martini™ Elaeagnus becomes much easier to manage. Deep watering during extended dry periods will help keep the foliage full and healthy, especially while the plant is still building size and screening density.
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When should I fertilize Olive Martini™ Elaeagnus?
Fertilize Olive Martini™ Elaeagnus in spring and again in early summer if needed. A balanced slow-release fertilizer usually works well, and organic matter such as compost can also be beneficial around the root zone. Avoid overfeeding, especially late in the season. In most landscapes, moderate fertility is enough to support healthy foliage color and steady growth without pushing overly soft new shoots.
When and how should I prune Olive Martini™ Elaeagnus?
Prune Olive Martini™ Elaeagnus in late spring after flowering. Light to moderate shaping can help define its place in the landscape and encourage fresh, attractive new growth. Because this shrub can become quite large, periodic structural pruning is useful to keep it full at the base and manageable in size. Selective thinning and shortening usually produce a better result than harsh shearing.
