Elaeagnus X ebbingei
Ebbing's Upright Silverberry
Description
Upright evergreen shrub to 8x8' high and wide. Thornless. Leaves are 2-4" long; silvery when young, later dark green on top. Tiny, fragrant silvery flowers in early summer. Red fruit makes good jelly or food for birds. Easy care background shrub; drought resistant. Tiny, fragrant silvery flowers.
Plant Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green, Grey Green, Silver
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch
Accenting Features
Espalier, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation
Special Uses
Screen, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.