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.

Elaeagnus Ebbingei Parachute 40 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Autumn White Evergreen

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.