Elaeagnus X ebbingei

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Ebbing's Upright Silverberry

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Information by: Photographer: Tina Olsen Binegar

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:

Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.

Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.