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Ebbing's Silverberry

Name: Ebbing's Silverberry
Brand: Elaeagnus
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Elaeagnus ebbingei

$32.99

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Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Shrub

Height

120 inches

Width

120 inches

Light

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Zones

7, 8, 9

Water

Low to moderate

Humidity

Adaptable

Lifespan

Long-lived

Native To

Hybrid

Toxicity

Non-toxic, fruit is edible

The Story

Plant Bio

A fast-growing, tough, and adaptable evergreen shrub known for its silvery-green foliage. The leaves are green on top and strikingly silvery underneath. This plant's most unique feature is its tiny, inconspicuous autumn flowers that produce an intensely sweet, gardenia-like fragrance. It is also a nitrogen-fixing plant, improving the soil around it.

Bloom Period:

EarlyLate

Uses & Benefits:

The silvery foliage provides a unique color and texture contrast in the garden year-round. The powerful, sweet fragrance in autumn is a major highlight, perfuming the entire garden.

Its fast growth, density, and tolerance of heavy pruning make it one of the best plants for creating a quick privacy screen or hedge. It's also extremely salt tolerant, perfect for coastal gardens.

As a nitrogen-fixing plant, it enriches the soil for itself and neighboring plants. The small, edible fruits that follow the flowers provide food for birds in late winter and early spring.

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Planting

How to Grow

Select a location in full sun or partial shade.
Tolerates almost any soil type as long as it's not waterlogged.
Dig a hole as deep and twice as wide as the root ball.
Place the plant in the hole, ensuring it's at the same depth as in the pot.
Backfill the hole with soil and water thoroughly.
Water regularly for the first year to establish.

Pro Tip

Prune regularly to maintain a dense habit, as it can become leggy if left untended. It tolerates heavy shearing.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Prune to shape and encourage density.
Provide deep, infrequent waterings once established to encourage drought tolerance.
Use it in difficult spots where other plants fail.

Don't

Do not overwater; it is very drought tolerant.
Avoid planting in poorly drained, boggy areas.
Be aware of its potential to become invasive in some regions.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Plant
Prune

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Durable privacy hedgeTough coastal windbreakFragrant background shrub

Companion Plants

Lagerstroemia Viburnum Liriope Juniperus Salvia leucantha

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Ebbing's Silverberry questions

What zones can Ebbing's Silverberry grow in?

Ebbing's Silverberry is hardy in USDA Zones 7–10. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Ebbing's Silverberry deer resistant?

Yes — Ebbing's Silverberry is rated deer-resistant. Deer typically pass it over, though extreme hunger can override any plant's defenses.

When does Ebbing's Silverberry bloom?

Ebbing's Silverberry typically blooms in early fall through late fall. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Ebbing's Silverberry need full sun?

Ebbing's Silverberry does best in full sun to part shade. In hot climates, afternoon shade keeps blooms fresher longer.

Is Ebbing's Silverberry drought tolerant?

Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Ebbing's Silverberry handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.