{"product_id":"autumn-olive-organic-grown-elaeagnus-umbellata-pointilla-amoroso-3ltr-55cm","title":"Autumn Olive (Organic Grown) - Elaeagnus umbellata Pointilla® 'Amoroso'®  - 3ltr\/ 55cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAutumn Olive 'Amoroso' (Elaeagnus umbellata Pointilla® 'Amoroso'®)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Amoroso’ is a modern selection of autumn olive bred for heavy crops of sweet-tart red berries rich in vitamins, antioxidants and lycopene. In spring it carries masses of creamy-white, highly fragrant flowers that attract bees, followed by clusters of glossy fruit in late summer. The silvery foliage and naturally arching habit make it as ornamental as it is productive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptionally heavy cropping once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly aromatic spring blossom loved by pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit rich in vitamins and antioxidants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerant of poor, dry and sandy soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixes nitrogen and improves soil fertility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in \u003cstrong\u003eMost soils, including poor or sandy ground, as long as drainage is reasonable.\u003c\/strong\u003e in a position with \u003cstrong\u003eFull sun for best flowering and fruiting.\u003c\/strong\u003e. Dig a generous planting hole, mix in organic matter, and water thoroughly after planting. Apply a mulch around the base to help conserve moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly in the first year; once established it is very drought tolerant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune lightly after fruiting, removing a few of the oldest branches to keep the shrub open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch annually with compost to support cropping, though it will still perform on lean soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSize \u0026amp; Growth Timeline\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Irish conditions ‘Amoroso’ typically reaches around 2.5–3m tall and 2–2.5m wide within about 5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerries ripen from late August into September. Pick when fully coloured and slightly soft; they can be eaten fresh, dried, or used in jams, jellies and juices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePerfect For…\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood forests and edible hedges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-maintenance, drought-tolerant planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife-friendly gardens and pollinator borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hoogeveen Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52996778459469,"sku":"8720812971443","price":12.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/easygarden.ie\/products\/autumn-olive-organic-grown-elaeagnus-umbellata-pointilla-amoroso-3ltr-55cm","provider":"Easy Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}