Elaegnus ebbingei is an evergreen shrub that will take full sun and reasonably heavy shade. Fragrant white flowers from October, with fruits ripening from May. The first berries of the season. Good for exposed coastal situations, as windbreak and shelterbelt planting. A good host for climbing plants such as Hardy Kiwi’s. Approx 2.5m tall and of a similar width.

Photo shows Elaegnus ebbingei in a 2 litre pot which is larger than the 9cm (0.7 litre) pot listed.

Pollination: self-fertile

Harvest time: June

Grown as: Container stock

Hardiness: hardy

Use: Edible berry- windbreak - nitrogen fixing

Size: 9cm pots