Elaeagnus x ebbingei Silverberry – Hedge & Topiary Balls

$120.00

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Size: 30cm/33cm – Hedge

30cm/33cm – Hedge 40cm/45L – Hedge 50cm – Hedge 50L – Hedge 70L – Topiary Ball 100L – Topiary Ball

Current Stock Height Guides

30cm/33cm: Enquire within for height guide information.
40cm/45L: Enquire within for height guide information.
50cm: Enquire within for height guide information.

Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 3m to 4m (approx.)

Mature Width: 2m to 4m

Elaeagnus x ebbingei Silverberry – Hedge & Topiary Balls is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (approx.).

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Elaeagnus x ebbingei Silverberry – Hedge & Topiary Balls

Elaeagnus x ebbingei, the Silverberry or Oleaster, is a hardy fast-growing evergreen shrub prized for its shimmering silver-green foliage and intensely fragrant, if inconspicuous, autumn flowers. It is one of the most versatile and resilient hedging plants available, and it clips well enough to hold a formal topiary ball.

This listing covers both forms. The hedge sizes are grown as bushy plants for screening, windbreaks and clipped hedges. The 70L and 100L topiary balls are the same plant, pre-clipped into a formal rounded shape and ready to place.

Silverberry grows to 3 to 4 metres tall and 2 to 3 metres wide if left unclipped, forming a dense bushy canopy. The leathery silver-green leaves catch the light with a soft shimmer, particularly in breeze. As a hedge it is most commonly maintained between 1.5 and 3 metres.

It is exceptionally tough, thriving in full sun to part shade and tolerating salt spray, pollution, drought once established, and a wide range of soils. This makes it ideal for coastal gardens, exposed sites and professional landscaping where durability and fast growth matter.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Elaeagnus x ebbingei Silverberry

What is the difference between the hedge sizes and the topiary balls?

They are the same plant, grown and pruned differently. The hedge sizes are bushy plants intended for screening and clipped hedging. The 70L and 100L topiary balls have been trained and pre-clipped into a formal rounded shape, ready to place as a feature or in pairs at an entrance.

How tall does Elaeagnus x ebbingei grow?

Elaeagnus x ebbingei grows to 3 to 4 metres tall and 2 to 3 metres wide if left unclipped, and is most commonly maintained as a 1.5 to 3 metre clipped hedge. Topiary balls are held at their clipped size with two light trims per year.

How fast does Elaeagnus grow?

Elaeagnus x ebbingei is fast-growing, adding 60 cm to 1 metre per year once established. This is why it is one of the quickest ways to establish an evergreen screen.

What does Elaeagnus foliage look like?

Elaeagnus x ebbingei has distinctive silver-green foliage with a shimmering silvery underside, giving the plant a soft luminous quality, particularly in breeze and changing light.

Is Elaeagnus good for hedging and screening?

Yes. Elaeagnus x ebbingei is an excellent fast hedging and screening plant, valued for its dense growth, silver foliage and tolerance of pruning.

Is Elaeagnus drought and coastal tolerant?

Yes. Elaeagnus x ebbingei is highly drought tolerant and exceptionally salt tolerant once established, making it one of the best coastal hedging plants available.

Does Elaeagnus flower?

Yes. Elaeagnus produces small, inconspicuous but intensely fragrant cream flowers in autumn, often noticed by scent before sight.

How far apart should I plant Elaeagnus for a hedge?

Plant 60 to 80 cm apart for a dense formal hedge, or 1 metre for a more relaxed screen. Topiary balls are usually placed as single features or in pairs rather than in a run.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.

Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.

Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Enriched Planting Mix

What is Enriched Planting Mix made from?

It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.

What plants is it suitable for?

It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.

Is it safe for natives?

No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.

Is it certified organic?

Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.

How much do I need?

Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.

Can I use it in pots?

It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.

Does it need to be watered in?

Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.

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Type: Garden Supplies

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

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Uses in my Garden

Screening or Privacy
Shrubs
Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots
Underplanting
Edible Garden

Elaeagnus x ebbingei Silverberry – Hedge & Topiary Balls works in an:

Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Is Elaeagnus x ebbingei Silverberry – Hedge & Topiary Balls Evergreen or Deciduous?

Elaeagnus x ebbingei Silverberry – Hedge & Topiary Balls is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 3m to 4m (approx.)

Mature Width: 2m to 4m

Elaeagnus x ebbingei Silverberry – Hedge & Topiary Balls is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (approx.).

Growth Rate of Elaeagnus x ebbingei Silverberry – Hedge & Topiary Balls

Elaeagnus x ebbingei Silverberry – Hedge & Topiary Balls is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (approx.).

They are considered to have a:

Fast Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Elaeagnus x ebbingei Silverberry – Hedge & Topiary Balls

Is Elaeagnus x ebbingei Silverberry – Hedge & Topiary Balls frost tolerant?

Elaeagnus x ebbingei Silverberry – Hedge & Topiary Balls is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

Does Elaeagnus x ebbingei Silverberry – Hedge & Topiary Balls Flower?

Elaeagnus × ebbingei produces small, creamy-white, tubular flowers in autumn. Though modest in appearance, the blooms are highly fragrant and sit tucked within the silvery-green foliage, creating a subtle yet delightful seasonal highlight before developing into orange-red berries.

Does Elaeagnus x ebbingei Silverberry – Hedge & Topiary Balls flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Autumn
Winter

Flower Type:

Fragrant

Flower Colour:

White

Is Elaeagnus x ebbingei Silverberry – Hedge & Topiary Balls an Australian Native Tree?

No

Elaeagnus x ebbingei Silverberry – Hedge & Topiary Balls is Native to A hybrid between Elaeagnus macrophylla and Elaeagnus pungens, developed in Europe and widely cultivated for its hardiness and strong screening value.

What is the Wildlife Value of Elaeagnus x ebbingei Silverberry – Hedge & Topiary Balls ?

Its fragrant autumn flowers attract bees and beneficial insects, while the colourful berries provide a valuable food source for fruit-eating birds. The dense evergreen canopy also offers year-round shelter and nesting habitat, supporting a strong and biodiverse garden ecosystem.

How much Sunlight does Elaeagnus x ebbingei Silverberry – Hedge & Topiary Balls need?

Elaeagnus x ebbingei Silverberry – Hedge & Topiary Balls will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

Elaeagnus × ebbingei performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It can manage poorer soils but may struggle in heavy clay or waterlogged areas unless improved with organic matter to enhance drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the plant matures to support its outstanding drought resilience and strong evergreen growth.

Is Elaeagnus x ebbingei Silverberry – Hedge & Topiary Balls Drought Tolerant?

Is Elaeagnus x ebbingei Silverberry – Hedge & Topiary Balls Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it requires regular watering, but once established Elaeagnus × ebbingei develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry, coastal and windy environments and maintains its dense, hardy growth with minimal supplementary watering.

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How To Plant Your Elaeagnus x ebbingei Silverberry – Hedge & Topiary Balls

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Elaeagnus x ebbingei Silverberry – Hedge & Topiary Balls

Hedging and screening: 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter formal hedge.

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

Elaeagnus x ebbingei Silverberry – Hedge & Topiary Balls is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (approx.).

Fast Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Elaeagnus x ebbingei Silverberry – Hedge & Topiary Balls

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, this is drought tolerant and only needs a deep soak during extended dry periods.

Mulching: Apply a 5 to 7 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Tip prune in late winter and again in summer to build dense growth. For a formal hedge, light shaping two to three times a year keeps lines crisp.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release general-purpose fertiliser in early spring and again in autumn for steady growth and consistent foliage colour.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Elaeagnus x ebbingei Silverberry – Hedge & Topiary Balls in Different Soil

Elaeagnus ebbingei performs best in free-draining loam or sandy loam with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is sharp.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch lightly to moderate surface temperature.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and coarse organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline preferred. Avoid waterlogging at all times.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the fruits of Elaeagnus ebbingei edible? Yes, the fruits are small and red with a silver hue, and are edible with a sweet taste.
Does it attract wildlife? Yes, the fragrant flowers attract pollinators.