easy to grow and low maintenance
but needs to be protected from harsh winter winds
covering the whole crown and creating a spectacular display
glossy green leaves on pendulous branches
it can prosper in urban conditions
Elaeagnus ebbingei | Ebbing's Silverberry - 90-100cm, 10lt Autumn Colours easy to grow and lowElaeagnus ebbingei, or Ebbing's Silverberry, is a cross between Elaeagnus macrophylla Elaeagnus pungens. Its a large, bushy, dense, rounded shrub, evergreen in warm winter climates, semi evergreen in colder. Leathery, oval leaves are green with silver scales. As the plant matures, leaves turn dark green with silvery undersides. The clusters of creamy white, intensely fragrant, flowers bloom in late autumn, and are followed by edible, reddish brown