Overview
Elaeagnus Bonsai (Elaeagnus species) is a tough shrub with silvery foliage, small fragrant flowers and good resilience. It is best suited to windswept, informal upright, hedgerow and collected-material bonsai. For UK growers, treat it as: Outdoor.
Placement
full sun to partial shade; silver foliage looks best in sun
Watering
water well, but allow slight surface drying between waterings
Feeding and fertilising
feed modestly in spring and summer
Pruning and wiring
clip vigorous shoots and thin dense growth; wire when young
Repotting
repot every 2-3 years in spring
Propagation
cuttings, seed or layering
Pests, diseases and common issues
scale insects, suckering growth and overly coarse shoots if overfed