Elaeagnus ebbingei – Elaeagnus ebbingei

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Elaeagnus ebbingei – Elaeagnus ebbingei

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Elaeagnus ×ebbingei is a medium-sized shrub with a rounded growth habit to about 4 m in height. The young twigs are brown, later green-grey and covered with small flakes (warty). It is a semi-evergreen shrub that actually sheds (part of) its leaves only in colder winters. The leaves are glossy dark green on top and silvery chipped on the underside. The small, pleasantly fresh-sour-smelling, flowers appear in bundles in the leaf axils in October-November. Although hidden among the leaves, they attract many bees. The may be followed by oval, berry-like fruits about 1 cm long. These are brownish red and when ripe. They are edible, but taste very tart.
Elaeagnus ×ebbingei originated in 1938 from a cross between E. macrophylla and E. pungens. There were originally two seedlings which, only in 1976, were named 'Albert Doorenbos and 'The Hague' respectively. These differ from each other only in detail, and in practice the different clones are all grown and marketed as E. ×ebbingei.
It is a versatile plant that can be used in planting beds, hedges or as a solitary in parks, gardens, cemeteries, etc. Is resistant to air pollution and sea breezes, so also suitable for use in industrial areas and on the coast. Likes well-drained soil, preferably neutral to acidic. On calcareous soil, the foliage may become chlorotic.

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Specifications
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Height
2-4 m
Width
2-4m
Crown
round, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
brown, grey
Leaf
grey-green, evergreen
Flowers
white, flowers in October-November, fragrant flowers
Fruits
brown-red
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loamy soil, sandy soil, nutrient-poor soil
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
7a (-17,7 to -15,0 °C)
Other resistances
resistant to de-icing salt
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, coastal areas, industrial areas, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree loamy soil nutrient-poor soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to de-icing salt suitable for dry soil 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown greygreen white average growing non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit Fragrant flowers
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Frequently asked questions
Elaeagnus ebbingei

Elaeagnus ebbingei can eventually reach a height of 2-4 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Elaeagnus ebbingei is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 2-4 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Elaeagnus ebbingei is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Elaeagnus ebbingei with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Elaeagnus ebbingei blooms in october, november.
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