Description
Elaeagnus x ebbingei, commonly known as Silverberry, is a versatile evergreen shrub that belongs to the family Elaeagnaceae.
Key Characteristics:
- Foliage: The shrub is known for its attractive, leathery, and silver-gray leaves.he silver undersides of the leaves create a distinctive shimmering effect.
- Fragrance: E. x ebbingei produces small, inconspicuous flowers with a sweet fragrance. These flowers, often unnoticed, add a subtle charm to the plant.
- Fruit: In autumn, the shrub bears small, red or orange berries.
- Adaptability: One of the notable features of this hybrid is its adaptability to various soil types and climate conditions. It thrives in well-drained soils and exhibits resistance to drought and salt spray.
Garden Utilization :
Elaeagnus x ebbingei finds several applications in New Zealand’s horticulture and landscaping due to its robust nature and aesthetic qualities:
- Ornamental Planting: The striking foliage and unique silver hue make Oleaster a popular choice for ornamental planting in gardens, parks, and public spaces across New Zealand. Its adaptability allows it to flourish in both coastal and inland landscapes.
- Windbreaks and Hedging: With its dense growth habit and resistance to salt spray, Oleaster serves as an effective windbreak along coastal areas. Additionally, it can be used for creating attractive and resilient hedges in various settings.
- Erosion Control: The shrub’s ability to withstand adverse conditions, including poor soils, makes it a valuable asset for erosion control on slopes and hillsides.
- Low-Maintenance Landscaping: Its low maintenance requirements, including resistance to pests and diseases, makes it an appealing choice for landscaping projects in New Zealand where sustainable and easy-to-care-for plants are desired.
Plants supplied are in 5cm pots and average one year in age.
