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Elaeagnus x Vivileg Ball 18 Litre Pot 50/60cm

Elaeagnus x Vivileg Ball 18 Litre Pot 50/60cm

Elaeagnus × submacrophylla 'Viveleg'PBR
Elaeagnus × ebbingei ‘Vivileg’ Ball is a stylish, evergreen topiary that combines strength, elegance, and year-round appeal. With glossy foliage, fragrant flowers, and excellent resilience, it’s a versatile choice for entrances, patios, or formal garden designs.
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Elaeagnus × submacrophylla 'Viveleg'PBR
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Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
H5 (-15 to -10°C)
Mature size
2.5-4m tall × 2.5-4m wide
Foliage
Evergreen
Flowers
White
Flowering
Autumn
Soil
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Aspect
North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Supplied as
Pot Grown
Growth rate
Moderate
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About Elaeagnus x Vivileg Ball 18 Litre Pot 50/60cm

Elaeagnus × ebbingei ‘Vivileg’ – Evergreen Topiary Ball

Elaeagnus × ebbingei ‘Vivileg’ is a robust evergreen shrub trained into a neat topiary ball, prized for its glossy, dark green leaves with silvery undersides. Stylish and hardy, it provides year-round structure and texture, making it perfect for entrances, patios, or as part of formal garden designs. Unlike box, it is tolerant of drought, pollution, and coastal conditions, offering a tough yet elegant alternative for evergreen topiary.

Seasonal Highlights

  • Spring: Fresh foliage growth creates a lush, dense sphere.

  • Summer: Glossy leaves reflect light beautifully, with silver undersides adding texture.

  • Autumn: Small, fragrant, creamy-white flowers appear, loved by pollinators.

  • Winter: Retains dense evergreen foliage, ensuring year-round cover and structure.

Key Features

  • Topiary ball form – Ready-shaped for instant architectural impact.

  • Evergreen foliage – Glossy dark green with silvery undersides.

  • Fragrant flowers – Small, creamy blooms in autumn add seasonal charm.

  • Low maintenance – Requires only light clipping to keep its form.

  • Hardy and versatile – Tolerates drought, wind, salt, and pollution.

Perfect For

  • Entrances and patios – Ideal in pots or pairs for symmetry.

  • Formal gardens – Adds structure alongside hedges or clipped shapes.

  • Modern landscapes – Contrasts beautifully with gravel, stone, or minimalist designs.

  • Coastal and urban sites – Thrives where other topiary may struggle.

Growing Tips

  • Sun/Position: Best in full sun or light shade.

  • Soil: Adapts to most well-drained soils, including poor or sandy ground.

  • Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK.

  • Care: Clip lightly once or twice a year to maintain shape. Water regularly if grown in containers.

Looks Great With

  • Other topiary – Pair with Bay, Holly, or Ilex crenata balls for variety.

  • Flowering shrubs – Camellias or Hydrangeas soften its formality.

  • Grasses – Miscanthus or Festuca add contrast in modern schemes.

  • Spring bulbs – Tulips or Crocus beneath pots add seasonal interest.

Elaeagnus × ebbingei ‘Vivileg’ Ball is a stylish, evergreen topiary that combines strength, elegance, and year-round appeal. With glossy foliage, fragrant flowers, and excellent resilience, it’s a versatile choice for entrances, patios, or formal garden designs.

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