Elaeagnus X ebbingei (Elaeagnus)
Common Name: Elaeagnus
Latin Name: Elaeagnus X ebbingei
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Position:Full sun or partial shade
Flowering period/colour: September to December / Silvery-white flower.
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Eventual height/ spread: 3m/3m
Special features: silvery sheen on the young leaves
A fast growing evergreen with large leathery leaves metallic grey-green above and silver underneath. Many small but intensely fragrant silvery flowers appear in clusters in autumn, followed by small egg-shaped orange fruits in spring. Ideal for shady, windy or seaside positions.
This shrub is supplied in a 3 litre container for year round planting.
Elaeagnus X ebbingei
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B/R (Bare Root) - The traditional way to buy deciduous trees and shrubs. Perfect for planting between November and March.
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