Elaeagnus × ebbingei balls

$470.00

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Size: 70L

70L 100L

All stock is grown, maintained and graded in strict accordance with AS 4373-2007, Australian Standard for Nursery Stock.

Current Stock Height Guides

100L: 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: 1–3 m (maintained smaller in clipped ball form)

Mature Width: 1–2 m (compact, rounded habit with pruning)

Elaeagnus × ebbingei balls is expected to grow 0.3–0.6 m per year (moderate, faster when young).

Root Ball Dimensions (Height & Width)

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 × ebbingei balls

Elaeagnus ebbingei topiary balls are dense evergreen shrubs expertly clipped into formal spheres, delivering strong architectural structure and year-round interest. The glossy silvery-green foliage and compact rounded form make them striking feature plants.

These topiary balls work beautifully in garden beds, large containers, and lining entrances and pathways, used singly as accents or repeated for formal rhythm. Discreet but intensely fragrant cream flowers appear in autumn, followed by small ornamental berries.

Elaeagnus ebbingei is exceptionally tough, tolerating drought, salt, wind, and a wide range of soil types. It performs best in full sun to part shade and is easy to maintain, needing only occasional trimming to keep the crisp ball shape. This makes it ideal for formal gardens, modern landscapes, and coastal settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Elaeagnus ebbingei Topiary Balls

What are Elaeagnus ebbingei topiary balls?

Elaeagnus ebbingei topiary balls are dense evergreen Silverberry shrubs clipped into formal spheres, used as architectural feature plants.

How do I maintain the ball shape?

Trim lightly 2-3 times through the growing season to keep the sphere crisp. Elaeagnus responds very well to clipping and stays dense.

Are Elaeagnus topiary balls good for coastal gardens?

Yes. Elaeagnus ebbingei is highly salt and wind tolerant, making the topiary balls an excellent choice for exposed coastal gardens.

Can Elaeagnus topiary balls grow in pots?

Yes. They perform well in large pots and are popular for framing entrances and adding formal structure to courtyards and patios.

Are Elaeagnus topiary balls drought tolerant?

Yes. Elaeagnus ebbingei is highly drought tolerant once established, as well as tolerating salt, wind, and a wide range of soils.

Are Elaeagnus topiary balls evergreen?

Yes. Elaeagnus ebbingei is fully evergreen, holding its silvery-green foliage year-round.

Where do Elaeagnus topiary balls grow best in Australia?

They thrive across most Australian climates in full sun to part shade, tolerating coastal exposure, heat, and drought once established.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Features and Benefits

Organically certified product
Improves aeration for roots
A rich blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, Gypsum, composted coarse bark and wetting agent
Excellent to mix with heavy clay soils, an organic mixture with added gypsum which is perfect for exotic plants
Revitalises tired soils, adds nutrient and organic matter, no chemical additives, weed free
Assists in retaining moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering

Directions For Use

Water plant well at least several hours prior to planting.
Dig a hole at least twice the width of the pot and 7cm deeper than the pot.
Mix Grow Better Enriched Planting Mix with the soil that has been dug out of the hole, adding about 1/3 planting mix.
Spread a 7cm layer of improved soil in the hole and remove plant from the pot. Tease roots gently if the root ball is very firm and place plant in the planting hole. Check that pot soil is level with the surrounding soil surface level, not higher or lower.
Fill in the hole with improved soil mixture, firm down soil and water well adding Grow Better Plant Starter to final watering.

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Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

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Uses in my Garden

Council or Civic Landscapes

Elaeagnus × ebbingei balls works in an:

Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
Mediterranean Style Garden – timeless courtyard look with stone, pots, and bold greenery.
Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
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Is Elaeagnus × ebbingei balls Evergreen or Deciduous?

Elaeagnus × ebbingei balls is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 1–3 m (maintained smaller in clipped ball form)

Mature Width: 1–2 m (compact, rounded habit with pruning)

Elaeagnus × ebbingei balls is expected to grow 0.3–0.6 m per year (moderate, faster when young).

Growth Rate of Elaeagnus × ebbingei balls

Elaeagnus × ebbingei balls is expected to grow 0.3–0.6 m per year (moderate, faster when young).

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Elaeagnus × ebbingei balls

Is Elaeagnus × ebbingei balls frost tolerant?

Elaeagnus × ebbingei balls is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

Does Elaeagnus × ebbingei balls Flower?

Elaeagnus × ebbingei topiary balls produce small creamy-white, tubular flowers in autumn. Though subtle in appearance, the blooms are intensely fragrant and sit nestled within the dense, silver-flecked foliage, offering a charming seasonal highlight before developing into orange-red berries.

Does Elaeagnus × ebbingei balls flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Autumn

Flower Type:

Fragrant
Clustered

Flower Colour:

Cream

Is Elaeagnus × ebbingei balls an Australian Native Tree?

No

Elaeagnus × ebbingei balls is Native to A hybrid between Elaeagnus macrophylla and Elaeagnus pungens, originating from Asia (Japan and China), valued in cultivation for its toughness and ornamental foliage.

What is the Wildlife Value of Elaeagnus × ebbingei balls ?

Its highly scented flowers attract bees and beneficial insects, while the colourful berries provide food for fruit-eating birds. The dense evergreen foliage also offers year-round shelter for small birds and insects, enhancing biodiversity in both formal and coastal garden settings.

How much Sunlight does Elaeagnus × ebbingei balls need?

Elaeagnus × ebbingei balls will thrive best in:

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preferred Soil?

Elaeagnus × ebbingei topiary balls perform best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerate slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. They may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained ground unless improved with organic matter to enhance aeration and drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the plant matures to support vigorous evergreen growth and maintain its dense, clipped form with strong drought resilience.

Is Elaeagnus × ebbingei balls Drought Tolerant?

Is Elaeagnus × ebbingei 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 conditions and maintains its tight, sculpted topiary form with minimal supplementary watering.

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