Good plant #152 - Elaeagnus x Ebbingei

This is a big evergreen shrub with densely packed silvery leaves. A few plants can be shaped to form a low maintenance hedge, provide screening.  One plant could even be used for large topiary.

It's grown for its leaves but will flower if left to do so. However, I always trim this to shape (using secateurs) in late spring and late summer to maintain a very compact shape; this results in no flowers. You can prune once only if you like.

This variety prefers full sun and fertile soil.

Cuttings can be taken in autumn.

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