Bastard Oleaster

Elaeagnus latifolia, Elaeagnaceae

Zones

7–10

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen FixerWindbreakBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

5.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Caucasian BlueberryVaccinium arctostaphylos

Nitrogen FixationNutrient Accumulation

Chinese BayberryMyrica rubra

Nitrogen FixationNutrient Accumulation

Andean WalnutJuglans neotropica

Nitrogen Fixation

Siberian ApricotPrunus sibirica

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Caucasian HazelnutCorylus colchica

Nitrogen FixationWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Australian Round LimeCitrus australis

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Mexican PinyonPinus cembroides

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Yellow MangosteenGarcinia xanthochymus

Nitrogen Fixation

Japanese ChestnutCastanea crenata

Nitrogen Fixation

Bulky MacadamiaMacadamia jansenii

Nitrogen Fixation

CuriolaPouteria hypoglauca

Nitrogen Fixation

Antagonistic Plants

Chinese WalnutJuglans cathayensis

Chinese walnut juglone can inhibit growth of Elaeagnus species despite their nitrogen-fixing ability

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionNitrogen FixationErosion ControlWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Fruit

Medicinal Uses

AstringentAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Bastard Oleaster grow in?

Bastard Oleaster grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

Is Bastard Oleaster a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Bastard Oleaster is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Bastard Oleaster?

Good companions for Bastard Oleaster include Caucasian Blueberry, Chinese Bayberry, Andean Walnut, Siberian Apricot, Caucasian Hazelnut.

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