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Ebbinge's Silverberry

Elaeagnus x ebbingei

Pronunciation: e-le-AG-nus eb-BING-e-i
SKU #03190
7-11

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A dense evergreen shrub with upright, spineless branches densely cloaked with silver-scaled green foliage. Stems and new growth are accentuated by brown scales. Very small, intensely fragrant flowers open in fall and are followed by small red berries. An excellent hedge, foundation shrub or small accent tree. Evergreen in mild winter climates.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall and wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-11

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Bloom TimeFall
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Dry Shade, Drought Tolerant
Growth RateFast
Growth HabitRounded
Flower AttributesFragrant
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak
Design IdeasIdeal for foundations, fence lines and background plantings. Plant close to outdoor living spaces to appreciate its fragrant blooms. A fine, dense hedge with plenty of interest in every season. Fast growing, it is an ideal cover-up and at maturity may be pruned into a small accent tree.
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsBarberry (Berberis); Loropetalum (Loropetalum); Coneflower (Echinacea); Euonymus (Euonymus); Coral Bells (Heuchera)
Care InstructionsThrives in light, loamy or sandy, well-drained soil with full to part sun, but tolerates a range of conditions including dry shade and poor soil; avoid soggy soils. Water deeply and regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
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Bloom TimeFall
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Dry Shade, Drought Tolerant
Growth RateFast
Growth HabitRounded
Flower AttributesFragrant
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak
Design IdeasIdeal for foundations, fence lines and background plantings. Plant close to outdoor living spaces to appreciate its fragrant blooms. A fine, dense hedge with plenty of interest in every season. Fast growing, it is an ideal cover-up and at maturity may be pruned into a small accent tree.
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsBarberry (Berberis); Loropetalum (Loropetalum); Coneflower (Echinacea); Euonymus (Euonymus); Coral Bells (Heuchera)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in light, loamy or sandy, well-drained soil with full to part sun, but tolerates a range of conditions including dry shade and poor soil; avoid soggy soils. Water deeply and regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.

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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.