A Lustrous Silver Evergreen Professional for Year-Round Structure
The Elaeagnus x ebbingei, commonly known as the Silverberry, is a hardworking "garden professional" that brings a unique metallic shimmer to your outdoor space. Unlike standard green hedges, this variety is prized for its attractive silver-green leaves that catch the light beautifully, providing a luminous backdrop for your other garden plants. As an evergreen shrub, it offers a dense and bushy structure 365 days a year, making it one of the absolute best choices for those who want a reliable, fast-growing privacy screen or a formal hedge that never looks bare or tired.
This hardy professional is exceptionally resilient, thriving in everything from full sun to dappled shade, and it is famously tough against harsh coastal winds and salt spray. These 3L garden-ready plants arrive fully rooted and ready for immediate impact, allowing you to establish a strong, structural presence in your garden borders or patio pots with very little effort. With its ability to provide enduring colour, movement, and dependable structure with minimal care, Elaeagnus x ebbingei is a must-have for create a sophisticated and low-maintenance sanctuary.
Key features:
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Unique silver-green evergreen foliage for year-round visual impact
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Fast-growing and dense habit, perfect for privacy and screening
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Exceptionally hardy and resilient in coastal or exposed windy sites
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Low-maintenance and very easy to establish in any garden
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Maintains strong colour and structure through all seasons
Perfect for:
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Creating a dense, shimmering evergreen hedge or garden boundary
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Adding permanent structure and height to mixed borders and beds
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Growing in large patio pots for a modern, architectural look
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Landscaping projects that require tough, salt-tolerant plants
Specifications
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Common Name: Silverberry / Elaeagnus
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Plant Type: Dense, Bushy Evergreen Shrub
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Pot Size: 3 Litre (19cm) - Garden Ready
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Ultimate Height: 150cm – 300cm (Varies by pruning)
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Ultimate Spread: 150cm – 300cm
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Foliage Colour: Classic Silver-Green
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Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Light Shade
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Soil Type: Moist but well-drained (Very adaptable)
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Hardiness: Fully Hardy (Excellent for coastal or exposed sites)
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Maintenance: Low - Occasional pruning to maintain shape
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Seasonal Interest: Year-round colour and structure
At The Rose Press Garden, we are always impressed by the "wow-factor" of Elaeagnus x ebbingei. It doesn't just grow; it puts on a reliable performance, providing a thick wall of silver-green colour from top to bottom, making it a favorite for every garden. We love how its metallic tones bring a modern and fresh feel to the garden, perfectly fitting our mission to make gardening fun, easy, and visually spectacular for everyone. Let The Rose Press Garden help you bring this evergreen masterpiece to your home!
TRPG charges for delivery depending on the shipment locations and weight of items.
1st class P&P to UK is £5.95
2nd class P&P to UK is £4.50
P&P for heavy items such as plant support will be charged at £8