Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Maryline' ? - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Ebbinge's silverberry 'Maryline'® (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 1.5 metres and grows to around 1 metre wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Abrela'.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * strongly scented flowers

Leaves
High foliage ornamental value. The wintergreen leaves of Ebbinge's silverberry 'Maryline'® 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.

Growth
Ebbinge's silverberry 'Maryline'® is an upright-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1 m wide. Rapidly growing.

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 'Maryline'® 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