Elaeagnus x ebbingei
Elaeagnus, Ebbing's Silverberry
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Elaeagnus x ebbingei.
Common names
5 names · 3 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Ebbing's Silverberry
- Elaeagnus
Other languages (2)
- Dutch
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- Olijfwilg
- Zilverbes
- French
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- Chalef d'Ebbinge
Sources & name notes
Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
General information
Kew's family placement for the genus Elaeagnus (WCVP v16).
Sources [1]Plant characteristics
Growing conditions
Well-drained, Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Shade
Uses
Fruit, Seed
Nitrogen fixer, Companion plant, Hedge, Fragrant
Description
Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit has an average size of about 20 by 13 mm, with a large seed inside. When the fruit is fully ripe, it has a very rich flavor with a slight acidity that makes it pleasant to eat. The fruit should be deep red in color and very soft when ripe; otherwise, it may be astringent. The taste is even better if the fruit is stored for a day or two after harvesting. The fruits ripen over a period of about 6 weeks in intervals from early April to mid-May. Seed - raw or cooked. The seed can be eaten together with the fruit, but the seed itself is quite fibrous. The flavor resembles peanuts somewhat.
Harvest
Sources and references
References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
Supports: Botanical family
Relevant sections
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 1379863; name ID 2784975; Elaeagnus Tourn. ex L.. Family column.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Elaeagnus × submacrophylla Servett.
Supports: Taxonomy
Relevant sections
- Taxonomy: Name heading and taxonomic status; Kew places Elaeagnus × ebbingei J.Door. under this hybrid name. The hybrid marker is retained in photo matching.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Elaeagnus × ebbingei J.Door.
Supports: Taxonomy
Relevant sections
- Taxonomy: Taxonomic synonyms or horticultural name section. Kew places Elaeagnus × ebbingei J.Door. under this hybrid name. The hybrid marker is retained in photo matching.
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