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Elaeagnus x ebbingei
Botanical name
Elaeagnus x ebbingei
Details
Fast-growing, wind, cold & salt tolerant. Dense evergreen dark-green shrub with glossy leaves.
Highly-scented white flowers in autumn followed by orange-red edible fruit mid spring (Early October at blockhill).
Fruiting after 4 years
Nitrogen fixer.
Highly-scented white flowers in autumn followed by orange-red edible fruit mid spring (Early October at blockhill).
Fruiting after 4 years
Nitrogen fixer.
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Flowers
White
Diameter
5.00
Height (m)
5
Forest layer
shrub
Drought tolerance
Edible
Evergreen
Fruit / berries
Nitrogen fixer
Perennial
Shade / Sun
Full shade to full sun
Soil type
Most
Wind tolerance
Maritime exposure
Belongs to the following Article
Nitrogen fixing plant species suited to temperate climate such as North Canterbury New Zealand
Nitrogen is an essential element for plant growth. Certain plants have a useful ability to capture nitrogen from the atmosphere. This is often achieved through symbiotic relationship with fungi in the root zone. Being able access unlimited nitrogen allows these plants to grow quickly while also making some available to surrounding plants. The practical reality is that including nitrogen fixing plants of various shapes and sizes amongst other productive plantings improves overall health, vigour and fertility,