Elaeagnus ebbingei ‘Olive Martini’

Low maintenance edible evergreen privacy hedge with striking olive green foliage edged in creamy yellow and burgundy stems. Permaculture plant to fix nitrogen. Said to improve productivity when planted near veggie gardens or fruit trees. Insignificant white flowers in fall carry a strong sweet fragrance followed by antioxidant rich red fruit that taste like cherry when fully ripe. The fruit is a nutritional powerhouse with benefits for the cardiovascular and immune system. We collect and dry them as a nutritious addition to our food as well as our dogs food. So easy. Not picky about soil, just provide good drainage. Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Sun- part shade. Rounded form that makes an excellent screening plant, specimen or in a mixed border. 10-15’ tall and wide. Plant 6-7 ft apart for a dense hedge. Zone 6b-9