Elaeagnus x ebbingei - Evergreen Hedging & Screening Shrub 2/3 litre pot x 5

Elaeagnus x ebbingei - Premium Evergreen Hedging for sale.

Elaeagnus x ebbingei ( Oleaster or Russian Olive ) is a versatile, fast-growing evergreen shrub that excels as hedging, screening, and windbreak planting. With glossy dark green foliage, silvery undersides, and sweetly fragrant autumn flowers, this robust shrub provides year-round structure and interest while tolerating coastal exposure, pollution, and challenging conditions that defeat many other plants. Available to buy year round.

Key Features

• Dense evergreen foliage provides year-round privacy and screening
• Highly fragrant small white flowers in October-November
• Fast-growing - reaches 3-4m height with 2-3m spread
• Exceptionally tolerant of coastal winds, salt spray, and pollution
• Thrives in sun or partial shade on most soil types
• Low maintenance once established - drought tolerant
• Attractive silvery leaf undersides add textural interest

Planting & Care

Plant Elaeagnus x ebbingei in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade, spacing 60-90cm apart for hedging. Tolerates most soil types including poor, dry, and coastal conditions. Water regularly during establishment, then this drought-tolerant shrub requires minimal care. Trim once or twice yearly (late spring and late summer) to maintain shape and density. The fragrant autumn flowers are a delightful bonus, filling the garden with sweet scent when few other plants are blooming.

Ideal Uses

Perfect for evergreen hedging, coastal windbreaks, screening unsightly views, and creating shelter belts in exposed gardens. Particularly valuable for seaside gardens where salt tolerance is essential. Ideal as an informal hedge, mixed border shrub, or specimen plant. The fragrant autumn flowers make it excellent for planting near pathways and seating areas. Pairs beautifully with other coastal-tolerant plants and provides excellent habitat for wildlife.