Index : Hedging, Trees, Shrubs & Conifers : Hedging, Trees, Shrubs & Conifers E-H : ELAEAGNUS EBBINGEI Suitable for any normal soil and position and  Ultimate Height 10ft (3m) Exposed/Windy Hedge Height 5-8ft (1.2-2.4m) Damp Shade Av. Growth/Year* 1-1.5ft (30-45cm) Dry Shade Wet Sites Native Coastal Areas Evergreen Chalky Soil   Av. Growth/Year* = Average growth per year in first 10-20 years, click here for more details.

Enlarge picture / more pictures Evergreen display hedge at the Garden Centre.

Fast growing evergreen with large leathery leaves metallic grey-green above and silver underneath. Many inconspicuous but intensely fragrant silvery flowers appear in clusters in autumn, followed by small egg-shaped orange fruits in spring. Ideal for shady, windy or seaside but not cold positions. HEDGE Trim in spring. For hedges 5-8ft (1.5-2.4m). Plant 1.5-2ft (45-60cm) apart. SHRUB 10ft x 10ft (3m x 3m).

Price per plant for   1+ 5+ 50+ 250+  Pg  8-12ins 20-30cm £2.69 £2.49 £2.30 £1.99 Pg = Pot grown.