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Growing colourful plants in your garden such as Elaegnus ebbingei, known as autumn elaeagnus, delivers a vast range of benefits:
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Elaeagnus ebbingei is a fast-growing evergreen shrub or small tree. It can grow up to 60 cm per year in ideal conditions, reaching a mature height of 2.5-4m within 5-10 years. This makes it a popular choice for hedging coupled with its ease to maintain and dense growth habit. It is also tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions and climates.
To help Elaeagnus ebbingei reach its full potential, plant it in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting. You may also want to feed your Elaeagnus ebbingei with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and summer.
Elaeagnus hedges are normally spaced 60-90 cm apart. This will allow the plants to grow together to form a dense and uniform hedge. If you are planting a hedge in a windy area, you may want to plant the plants closer together, at around 45-60 cm apart.
Elaeagnus can grow to a variety of heights, depending on the species. Here is a list of some common Elaeagnus species and their approximate mature heights in metres:
It is important to note that the actual height of an Elaeagnus plant can be affected by the growing conditions, climate, and the pruning regime.
Elaeagnus is not poisonous. All parts of the plant are considered to be non-toxic to humans and animals. In fact, the fruits of some Elaeagnus species, such as Elaeagnus umbellata (autumn olive), are edible and can be eaten fresh or cooked.
Elaeagnus is a popular choice for landscaping as it is relatively easy to care for and tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions. It has attractive silver foliage and fragrant flowers, and makes for a dense and hardy hedge.
The two most fragrant Elaeagnus are:
Ultimately, the "most fragrant" elaeagnus depends on personal preference. Some people prefer the bolder scent of thorny elaeagnus, while others find the sweeter aroma of ebbingei elaeagnus more appealing.
The size of an elaeagnus plant can vary considerably depending on the specific species and growing conditions. However, a general overview of their sizes are:
Elaeagnus is generally considered non-toxic with The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) lists Elaeagnus species as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses.
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