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ELAEAGNUS x ebbingei
(now renamed 2017 x submacrophylla) - excellent grey-green foliage, silver on back, good for coastal exposure
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Evergreenleathery leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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Cream
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Height4m (13ft)
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Spread4m (13ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedgingSuitable for a coastal hedge if some protection given from direct sea-winds
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Tall ShrubDense, rounded to spreading shrub. Produces flowers 1cm (½in) long in autumn.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
ELAEAGNUS x ebbingei
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowIdeal for coastal plantingPests & DiseasesCoral spot.Place of originGarden origin.
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Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windswept
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeElliptic
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Pruning groupPruning group 6Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilCan become chlorotic on shallow chalky soil.
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Elaeagnus - Growing Guide
4m (13ft)
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Buy Varieties of ELAEAGNUS x ebbingei


ELAEAGNUS x ebbingei 'Gilt Edge'
quick growing, leaves margined in gold

ELAEAGNUS x ebbingei 'Limelight'
quick growing, leaves golden variegated
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