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.
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
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.