Discover natural beauty with our Oleaster tree planting kit – uncomplicated, sustainable and plastic-free! Immerse yourself in the versatile world of the Oleaster, known for its silvery-green leaves, fragrant blossoms and ecological benefits.

- Can live up to 100 years
- Can grow up to 7 meters tall
- Can bind up to 1700 kg CO²
- Grey bark, dark green leaves
- Sunny, partially shaded
- Low maintenance
- Almost 10 cm per year

With the Elaeagnus tree planting kit from Meinwoody, you can plant your own tree in just a few steps. Open it, press the seeds into the soil, water. Done!

After successful cultivation, you can easily plant your small tree in a new container, or directly into the ground, without repotting, using the compostable pot. The pot will then decompose naturally in approximately 12-24 months, leaving no residue in the soil. Your plant can then develop its roots undisturbed and establish itself firmly in the ground.

The tree planting kit consists of valuable forest seeds, a compostable planting pot produced on site, Terra Preta soil and a hemp fiber mat.

Olive willow (Elaeagnus angustifolia)

- 5-10 seeds Tree seeds / Forest seeds
- Plastic-free plant pot made from natural hemp fiber composite – 100% compostable
- Natural hemp fiber mat for moisture regulation in the soil
- Approx. 150 ml Terra Preta soil
- Dimensions: 6 cm x 6 cm x 5 cm (L x W x H)
- Packaged in a grass paper cardboard box with planting instructions

Interesting facts about the oleaster

- very good bee pasture
-Root symbiosis with nitrogen-fixing bacteria
- edible berries

In May/June, the oleaster's blossoms release a sweet fragrance . This scent is not only pleasant for us humans , but also attracts bees , who flock to it in droves.

The oleaster is undemanding and thrives in gardens as well as in containers . The only important thing is that it receives sufficient light , ideally equally from all sides, as it grows strongly towards the light. Furthermore, oleasters are able to produce their own fertilizer with the help of certain bacteria with which they live in symbiosis, and make it available to other plants .

The berries of the oleaster are edible ; you can make wonderful jam or alcoholic drinks from them.

Please note: Plants are unique and may develop differently in appearance, color, shape, and size compared to our descriptions and images. External factors such as soil type, climate, humidity, air supply, and temperature can significantly affect plant development.
Some tree varieties are genetically predisposed to germination taking up to five months - in these cases it is particularly important to keep the soil consistently moist and to be patient.