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Elaeagnus

Elaeagnus x ebbingei

  • Scented
  • Feeds pollinators
  • Edible
Elaeagnus (Elaeagnus x ebbingei)

Photo: KENPEI · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Bloom colours

ivory

What actually matters with this one

Insignificant autumn flowers with a startling scent. Cut out any all-green shoots on variegated forms at once.

How to grow it

Light
full sun
Water
Keep it dry
Hardiness
Zones 7-10
Height
3-4 m
Flowers
October to November
Difficulty
easy

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.