Ebbinge's Silverberry
The Ebbinge's Silverberry is a striking evergreen shrub offering year-round appeal. Its new spring leaves emerge with a silvery sheen before maturing to a deep green, while the undersides maintain their silver hue. In autumn, it graces your garden with fragrant white flowers, followed by edible reddish-brown fruits in spring. This drought-tolerant plant is perfect for creating dense hedges or as a foundation planting, adding both beauty and function to your landscape. For optimal growth, plant in well-drained soil and ensure it receives ample sunlight.
$36.49
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1974
/ 2688
#1974 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-7%
Below average
USDA Hardiness Zones
79
/ -
Who it's for
- Exceptional Durability and Tolerance
- Year-Round Visual Appeal
- Low Maintenance Requirements
Who should skip it
- Aggressive Growth Rate
- Potential for Spreading
- Difficult Pruning and Density
Key Specs
USDA Hardiness Zones
7-9
Mature Height
10.0 feet
Mature Spread
10.0 feet
Light Exposure
Full Sun
Bloom Period
Fall
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Soil Type Preference
Well-Drained
Fragrant Flowers
Yes
Features
- Evergreen foliage with silver undertones
- Fragrant white flowers bloom in fall
- Produces edible reddish-brown fruits
- Highly drought tolerant once established
- Ideal for creating dense hedges
- Silvery new leaves mature to dark green
What customers say
Customers highly value the Ebbinge's Silverberry for its exceptional hardiness and reliability as an evergreen shrub. This plant demonstrates impressive resilience, quickly recovering from any minor shipping stress to establish robustly. Reviewers appreciate its rapid growth, which easily overcomes initial size discrepancies. A key benefit is its low maintenance, tolerating challenging conditions like drought and poor soil, making it perfect for screens or difficult areas. Many are delighted by the subtle, sweet fragrance of the autumn flowers. Despite minor inconsistencies in initial sizing, the Silverberry is viewed as a durable, high-performing investment offering excellent long-term landscape value.
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