Elaeagnus Ebbingei Parachute 40 Litre Pot

Elaeagnus × ebbingei Multistem – Robust Evergreen with Silvery-Glowing Foliage

Elaeagnus × ebbingei Multistem is a vigorous, multi-stemmed evergreen shrub known for its dense, silvery-green leaves with a subtle golden tint. Its bushy, rounded habit provides excellent year-round screening and shelter. The fragrant autumn flowers add seasonal interest, making it a versatile and low-maintenance choice for gardens needing evergreen structure and privacy.

Seasonal Beauty & Growth

Spring:

• Fresh, bright foliage emerges, shimmering with silver undersides and golden highlights.

• New shoots fill out the dense, rounded canopy, thickening the screening effect.

• Ideal time to prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.

Summer:

• Leaves retain their vibrant silvery-green tone, creating a luminous screen even in strong sunlight.

• The shrub is drought tolerant once established and thrives in a range of soils.

• Provides shelter and privacy with its dense growth.

Autumn:

• Small, fragrant silvery-white flowers appear in clusters among the leaves, attracting pollinators.

• The foliage remains dense and evergreen, offering shelter through the cooler months.

Winter:

• Fully evergreen and wind-resistant, providing year-round privacy and interest.

• Silvery foliage brightens the winter garden, catching light in dull weather.

• Hardy in exposed coastal conditions.

Structure & Form

• Height & Spread: Typically grows 3–5m tall and wide, with multiple upright stems forming a bushy, rounded shape.

• Form: Natural multi-stemmed habit, dense and compact with a softly rounded outline.

• Growth Habit: Fast growing and robust, suitable for quick screening or specimen planting.

Perfect for Various Landscapes

• Privacy Screens: Excellent as a dense evergreen hedge or informal screen.

• Coastal & Urban Gardens: Very tolerant of wind, salt spray, and pollution.

• Wildlife Gardens: Flowers attract bees and butterflies in autumn.

• Mixed Borders & Shelterbelts: Provides structure and evergreen interest.

Growing Conditions & Care

• Position: Thrives in full sun to partial shade; best colour in brighter light.

• Soil: Adaptable to a wide range of well-drained soils, including poor or dry sites.

• Maintenance: Low maintenance; prune annually if needed to control size or shape.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy and highly tolerant of wind and coastal exposure.

Why Choose Elaeagnus × ebbingei Multistem?

For an attractive, fast-growing evergreen with silvery-green foliage and fragrant autumn flowers, Elaeagnus × ebbingei Multistem is ideal. Its multi-stemmed, bushy habit provides excellent screening and garden structure, combining beauty and resilience with minimal care.

Perfect Plant Combinations

• Companion Shrubs: Plant with Viburnum tinus, Hebe, or Cotoneaster for varied evergreen texture.

• Underplanting: Combine with shade-tolerant perennials like Hellebores or Pulmonaria.

• Ornamental Grasses: Pair with Miscanthus or Pennisetum for contrasting movement and form.