Elaeagnus ebbingei – Hardy, Elegant & Versatile Shrub with Beautiful Silvery Foliage
Elaeagnus ebbingei, commonly known as Ebbing's Elaeagnus or Silverberry, is a hardy, evergreen shrub prized for its attractive silvery-green foliage, fragrant flowers, and adaptability to a wide range of growing conditions. This versatile shrub is perfect for adding structure, texture, and color to garden beds, hedgerows, or as a privacy screen. Its resilience, combined with its unique foliage and seasonal interest, makes Elaeagnus ebbingei an excellent choice for any garden, whether it’s a coastal, woodland, or urban setting.
Seasonal Beauty & Growth
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Spring: New growth emerges in early spring with fresh, silvery-green leaves that create a bright, vibrant backdrop for the season.
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Summer: The shrub blooms in late spring to early summer with small, fragrant, creamy-white flowers, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. The silvery foliage remains vibrant throughout the summer.
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Autumn: As the seasons shift, the shrub’s foliage takes on a slightly deeper green tone, while the fruit develops, offering visual interest and a touch of color.
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Winter: The silvery-green foliage provides a striking contrast against the winter landscape, offering year-round interest, especially in areas with milder winters.
Structure & Form
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Height: Grows to a height of approximately 2–4 meters (200–400 cm), making it an ideal shrub for hedging, privacy screens, or as a feature plant in larger gardens.
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Spread: The shrub spreads up to 2–3 meters (200–300 cm) wide, creating a dense, bushy form that provides excellent coverage and structure.
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Foliage: The evergreen leaves are oval, with a silvery underside and a glossy green top, creating a unique contrast that adds texture and brightness to the landscape.
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Flowers & Fruit: In late spring to early summer, small, fragrant, tubular flowers appear, followed by small, orange-red fruit that persist into the winter months, adding a pop of color to the shrub.
Perfect for Various Landscapes
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Hedges & Privacy Screens: Elaeagnus ebbingei is ideal for creating dense, evergreen hedges or privacy screens, providing year-round coverage and protection from wind or prying eyes.
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Mixed Borders: Adds texture and interest to mixed borders, with its contrasting silvery foliage and fragrant flowers providing visual appeal in any landscape.
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Coastal Gardens: Tolerant of salt and wind, this shrub is well-suited to coastal gardens or areas with challenging growing conditions.
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Urban Spaces: Perfect for urban gardens or streetscapes, where it can provide a hardy, low-maintenance solution for creating green spaces in compact areas.
Growing Conditions & Care
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Position: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. While it prefers full sun for maximum growth and flowering, it can tolerate some shade, making it a versatile choice for different areas of the garden.
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Soil: Tolerates a wide range of soils, including well-drained, sandy, or loamy soils. It is adaptable to slightly acidic to neutral pH levels and can handle some drought once established.
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Hardiness: It tolerates a variety of weather conditions, including heat, drought, and cold winters.
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Maintenance: Low-maintenance and easy to care for, Elaeagnus ebbingei requires occasional pruning to maintain its shape and size. It is relatively pest and disease-resistant, making it a great choice for low-maintenance landscapes.
Why Choose Elaeagnus ebbingei?
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Attractive Foliage: The silvery-green leaves with their glossy tops and silvery undersides add a striking contrast to the landscape, creating texture and visual interest year-round.
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Fragrant Flowers: The small, tubular flowers emit a pleasant fragrance that attracts pollinators, making it a great addition to gardens focused on attracting wildlife.
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Hardy & Versatile: Elaeagnus ebbingei thrives in a range of soil types and weather conditions, from coastal environments to urban spaces, making it highly adaptable.
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Low-Maintenance: With minimal pruning needed and resistance to pests and diseases, this shrub is perfect for gardeners seeking a hardy, easy-care plant that delivers year-round appeal.
Perfect Plant Combinations
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Evergreens: Pair with other evergreen shrubs like Boxwood, Yew, or Holly to create a year-round green backdrop that contrasts beautifully with the silvery leaves of Elaeagnus ebbingei.
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Flowering Shrubs: Combine with flowering shrubs like Spiraea, Lilacs, or Hydrangeas to add color and fragrance alongside the Elaeagnus ebbingei's subtle blooms.
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Perennials: Add perennials like Lavender, Black-eyed Susans, or Daylilies for a burst of color that contrasts with the evergreen foliage.
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Grasses & Groundcovers: Use ornamental grasses like Miscanthus or groundcovers like Ajuga to provide texture and complement the upright form of Elaeagnus ebbingei.
Elaeagnus ebbingei is a beautiful and adaptable evergreen shrub that adds structure, texture, and year-round interest to any garden. Whether used as a hedge, privacy screen, or specimen plant, its silvery foliage, fragrant flowers, and hardiness make it a perfect choice for gardens in various climates. With minimal care and a striking appearance, Elaeagnus ebbingei is an excellent addition to both modern and traditional landscapes.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
