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Ebbinge's Silverberry

Elaeagnus X Ebbingei

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Overview

Elaeagnus x ebbingei, commonly called Ebbinge's Silverberry, is an evergreen shrub that typically reaches 8-10 ft tall and wide. It boasts leathery green foliage with silver undersides, producing subtly fragrant white flowers in fall. This robust plant thrives in a range of soil types and conditions, prefers full sun to partial shade, and offers excellent wind resistance, making it a versatile choice for hedges or privacy screens.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 7–10Type Broadleaf Evergreen, ShrubClimate Temperate
Ebbinge's Silverberry (Elaeagnus X Ebbingei) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub for full or half

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Ebbinge's Silverberry (Elaeagnus X Ebbingei) — prefers full sun to partial shade
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Photograph: Jean-Jacques MILAN 10:11, 8 Jun 2005…, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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