Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Lemon Ice' - 30-40 CM RB

Description
The Ebbinge's silverberry (Elaeagnus x ebbingei) is an upright, winter-green shrub with decorative, glossy, leathery, lanceolate, dark green leaves. It also bears creamy white, tubular flowers from September to November. In a semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to a width of around 3 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Elaeagnus x submacrophylla.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * strongly scented flowers * cannot be built over

leaves
High foliage ornamental value. The wintergreen leaves of Ebbinge's silverberry are dark green, lanceolate, glossy, leathery, alternate. They are about 6 - 10 cm tall.

Bark
Copper-brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Netherlands.

Frost hardiness
The Ebbinge's silverberry has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade, sheltered from the wind.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Ebbinge's silverberry sets beautiful accents together with: Japanese Red Pine, Maiden Pine, Black Pine, Panicle Hydrangea, Japanese Holly.

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The creamy white, tubular flowers appear from September to November. These are strongly scented.

Use
Solitary, balcony/patio, small/front garden