Collection: Thornless Silverthorn - Elaeagnus Oleaster - Shrubs

Elaeagnus oleaster (Russian Olive) is a tough, adaptable shrub valued for its silvery-gray foliage and exceptional tolerance to challenging growing conditions. Narrow leaves with a soft, silvery sheen provide striking contrast in the landscape, while small, fragrant yellow flowers bloom in late spring, attracting pollinators. These blooms may be followed by olive-like fruits in fall.

Reaching 12–25 feet tall and wide, Elaeagnus oleaster works well as a screen, windbreak, or large landscape shrub. It thrives in full sun, tolerates poor soils, drought, heat, and salt, and performs well where other plants struggle. Once established, it requires very little maintenance.

Hardy in USDA Zones 3–7, Russian Olive is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a hardy, resilient shrub with unique foliage and strong landscape presence.