Full Sun
Easy care
Light watering
Frost Hardy
8a
USDA zone
-12°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
4m | Max | 4m |
2.5m | Min | 2.5m |
7 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has a mild fragrance
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Ebbinge's Silverberry Overview
Elaeagnus × submacrophylla is a vigorous evergreen shrub that has dark leathery metallic green leaves. In autumn it can produce small and fragrant silvery flowers that can develop into orange berries. This plant will tolerate chalky soils but may develop chlorotic leaves, it grows best in well-drained soil in full sun and may cope with dry soil and coastal wind. This plant has earnt a Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Award of Garden Merit. It is also part of the RHS “Plants for Pollinators” initiative to showcase plants which support pollinator populations by providing ample amounts of nectar and/ or pollen. A great choice for encouraging pollinating insect wildlife into your garden!
Common problems with Ebbinge's Silverberry
How to propagate Ebbinge's Silverberry
Cuttings
Take semi hardwood cuttings in late summer.
Seed
Special features of Ebbinge's Silverberry
Attracts useful insects
This shrub makes a useful late season food source for pollinating insects.
Winter colour
It's small orange berries stand out against the dark green leaves.
Hedge plant
A low maintanence plant that can ne clipped regularly making it a useful hedging plant.
Drought resistant
Once established this plant will cope with dry spells.
Ground cover
Can be used to help cover banks and slopes.
Other uses of Ebbinge's Silverberry
Hedging Autumn interest. Suitable for coastal conditions.