USDA: 7a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H3 - G2 Australia: 1 - 5
Care Level
Height
3 - 4.5 m (10 - 15 ft)
Spread
2.4 - 4.5 m (8 - 15 ft)
Light
full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture
low, well-drained
Soil Type
loam to sandy
Soil pH
acidic to alkaline
Description
Elaeagnus x ebbingei (ebbing's silverberry) bears white and fragrant blooms during late autumn to late winter. This shrub is arching in form and has spotted greyish green and light grey foliage that is showy, matte, medium textured and evergreen. The fruit produced by Elaeagnus x ebbingei (ebbing's silverberry) is showy and spotted. The bark is smooth in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning shrub which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses
Culinary, hedge, foundation, specimen, screening and topiary.
Special Characteristics
Birds are attracted to Elaeagnus x ebbingei . Elaeagnus x ebbingei is tolerant of compacted soil, pollution and salt.
Cautions
The growth rate of Elaeagnus x ebbingei (ebbing's silverberry) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Elaeagnus x ebbingei (ebbing's silverberry) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.
