Elaeagnus X Ebbingei

£15.99

Plant Information

  • Size: 2-3 Litre
  • Positioning: Full sun, partial shade
  • Soil moisture: Moist, well drained
  • Flowering Period: October to January
  • Hardiness: Hardy
  • Ultimate Height: 4m
  • Ultimate Spread: 4m

Elaeagnus X Ebbingei, commonly known as Silverberry is a hardy, evergreen shrub which has oval shaped mid green leaves with an almost silver shine to them, full silver coloured on the bottoms. Late in the year, October to January it bears these tiny creamy white flowers which produce a lovely fragrance. With a dense habit this shrub is often used for screening and hedging, with its attractive silver shimmer it adds something different.

Elaeagnus X Ebbingei care

The Elaeagnus X Ebbingei, thrives in sunny, partial shaded locations with moist, well drained soils. Can be fast growing perfect for group planting to form a hedge requiring occasional pruning, including a light prune in autumn to encourage and shape the shrub but more to encourage a healthy growth. Awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit really establishes this as an easy to grow plant in all areas of the garden. Reassurance when needed with this Elaeagnus!