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.

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 semi-shady, wind-protected position.

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