Elaeagnus

Elaeagnus Ebbingei – Best Autumn Elaeagnus Plants!

Growing colourful plants in your garden such as Elaegnus ebbingei, known as autumn elaeagnus, delivers a vast range of benefits:

• They are visual plants that add impact to a space.
• They attract birds.
• Street appeal can be greatly enhanced.
• Children can learn the plants and become more involved with nature.
• These plants will bring you pleasure for many years to come.

We have both the largest variety of Elaeagnus plants, and the right one for your space. These have been selected to thrive in NZ’s climate. We stock only the highest quality plants, sourcing them locally, and from NZ’s leading nurseries. Each plant is packed and transported with extreme care, ensuring it arrives to you in the same condition it was in when it left the nursery. If you are wanting to buy Elaeagnus, shop with confidence from the best in the industry.

Elaeagnus Questions

1. Is Elaeagnus ebbingei fast growing?

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.

2. How far apart do you plant Elaeagnus hedge?

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.

3. How tall do Elaeagnus get?

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:

• Elaeagnus angustifolia (Russian olive): 6 m
• Elaeagnus ebbingei: 2.5-4 m
• Elaeagnus multiflora (Cherry Elaeagnus): 3-4.5 m
• Elaeagnus pungens (Thorny Elaeagnus): 3-4.5 m
• Elaeagnus umbellata (Autumn olive): 4.5-6 m

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.

4. Is the Elaeagnus poisonous?

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.

5. Why is Elaeagnus popular?

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.

6. Which is the most fragrant elaeagnus?

The two most fragrant Elaeagnus are:

• Thorny elaeagnus (Elaeagnus pungens): This species boasts intensely sweet, spicy-citrusy flowers that bloom in late fall and winter, even when temperatures dip below freezing. The fragrance is powerful enough to waft through the air for quite a distance, making it a wonderful choice for adding a touch of winter magic to your garden.
• Ebbingei elaeagnus (Elaeagnus x ebbingei): This hybrid elaeagnus is another strong contender, with its clusters of small, creamy-white flowers that release a sweet, honey-like scent in late autumn. The fragrance is less intense than thorny elaeagnus, but it is still quite noticeable and adds a lovely perfume to the fall garden.

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.

7. How big does elaeagnus grow?

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 x ebbingei (Oleaster): 3-4 metres tall, 2-3 metres wide.
• Elaeagnus pungens (Thorny elaeagnus): 4-6 metres tall, 3-4 metres wide.
• Elaeagnus angustifolia (Russian olive): 5-7 metres tall, 3-4 metres wide.
• Elaeagnus macrophylla (Japanese elaeagnus): 2-3 metres tall, 2-3 metres wide.

8. Is Elaeagnus poisonous?

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.