Elaeagnus x ebbingei is an evergreen Shrub growing to 5 m (16ft) by 5 m (16ft) at a medium rate. It is hardy to zone (UK) 6 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from October to January, and the seeds ripen from April to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.
Elaeagnus X Ebbingei Care
Elaeagnus X Ebbingei
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
7 - 9
Difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
This plant has only moderate watering requirements and is quite drought resistant once established.
Pruning
Ebbing’s silverberry can be quite slow-growing in its first year but becomes vigorous and fast-growing once established. Elaeagnus is a very tough and adaptable plant that can be pruned heavily.
Sunlight
Elaeagnus shrub can be grown in full sun to deep shade and is tolerant of strong winds and salt spray, making it an ideal plant for coastal gardens.
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Soil
This plant tolerates a wide variety of soils from sand to loam to clay, although it prefers a well-drained substrate. This plant also prefers soil that is not overly nutrient-rich and, interestingly, has the ability to improve the soil in the vicinity of its roots through the process of nitrogen-fixing.
Temperature
This plant can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 to 9 and to UK zone H6.
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