Elaeagnus pungens 'Maculata', commonly known as Spotty Oleaster, is a stunning evergreen shrub that will add a unique touch of colour and texture to any landscape. This cultivar is particularly admired for its bold, variegated foliage, with striking yellow spots or splashes on its green leaves. These spots create a speckled, almost marbled effect, making it stand out from other evergreen shrubs. The contrast between the green leaves and yellow spots gives the plant a cheerful, vibrant look year-round.
Elaeagnus pungens 'Maculata' is perfect for use as a hedge, privacy screen, or specimen plant in your garden. Its dense growth habit and tough, leathery leaves make it ideal for creating natural barriers or for use in low-maintenance landscaping. This shrub is also great for container planting or as a backdrop for smaller plants.
What makes 'Maculata' truly remarkable is its hardiness and ease of care. It thrives in a range of conditions, from full sun to partial shade, and is drought-tolerant once established. It also tolerates a wide variety of soil types, from clay to sandy soil, and is resistant to common pests and diseases, making it an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance plant.
In addition to its beautiful foliage, Elaeagnus pungens 'Maculata' produces fragrant, small flowers in late fall or winter, filling the air with a pleasant scent. These flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies and provide a welcome burst of fragrance during the colder months. Growth rate: medium 20-40cm per year. Maximum height and spread: 4m (6.5ft). The striking gold foliage of Elaeagnus pungens ‘Maculata’ makes it a popular evergreen shrub for brightening shady corners. Grow Elaeagnus shrubs in any type of soil, as long as it is well-drained. Although plants can be a little discoloured on chalky soils. Elaeagnus can tolerate an exposed, coastal position, or very dry soil, and is very hardy.
