Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Olive Martini Elaeagnus - Elaeagnus x ebbengi ‘Viveleg’ PP20177 – is a unique and beautiful shrub to have in your landscape. In the spring, the leaves take on a silvery hue. As they mature, gold-edged evergreen leaves create a spectacular display and persist through the winter. A stable, sturdy appearance makes this shrub ideal as a hedge or foundational planting in landscape beds.
Olive Martini Elaeagnus Care
Plant Olive Martini™ Elaeagnus in well-drained soil and water regularly until established. Fertilize annually in the early spring, and prune as needed to retain the desired shape.
Olive Martini Elaeagnus Spacing
For a formal hedge, plant Olive Martini™ Elaeagnus approximately 10 feet center-to-center. For a more informal foundational planting, consider spacing this shrub at least 15 feet apart on center.
Olive Martini Elaeagnus Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-9 |
| Flower Color(s): n/a |
| Bloom Period: Grown for Foliage |
| Foliage Color(s): Variegated Gold/Green |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Height: 10-15 Feet |
| Spread: 10-15 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Watering: Medium |
| Features: Variegated Foliage, Winter/Fall Foliage Color, Interest Year-Round |
| Scientific Name: Elaegnus x ebbengii ‘Viveleg’ PP20177 |
| Common Name: Olive Martini™ Elaeagnus |
| Brand: Southern Living Plants |
- SKU:
- OLMARELA
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
#5 Pot
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
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