often used in ancient Japanese artwork
and shiny green
capriciously growing shrub or small tree with glossy
It is a slow-growing plant that is perfect for rock gardens
ready for harvesting in late June or July
Elaeagnus ebbingei | Ebbing's Silverberry - 60-70cm, 3lt Tree often used in ancient JapaneseElaeagnus ebbingei, or Ebbing's Silverberry, is a cross between Elaeagnus macrophylla Elaeagnus pungens. Its a large, bushy, dense, rounded shrub, evergreen in warm winter climates, semi evergreen in colder. Leathery, oval leaves are green with silver scales. As the plant matures, leaves turn dark green with silvery undersides. The clusters of creamy white, intensely fragrant, flowers bloom in late autumn, and are followed by edible, reddish brown