noun
- Plural of oleaster; shrubs or small trees of the genus Elaeagnus, bearing small silvery or golden berries and narrow leaves.
Usage: Often used in horticulture and landscaping contexts.
Examples
- The oleasters in the garden attracted birds with their bright berries.
- Oleasters are hardy shrubs that thrive in poor soil and dry conditions.
- The silvery foliage of oleasters provides year-round visual interest.
- Many gardeners plant oleasters as windbreaks and hedges.
- The fragrant flowers of oleasters bloom in spring and early summer.