Silverberry Oleaster Instant Hedging Screens – Elaeagnus ebbingei ‘Viveleg’
Our Silverberry Oleaster Instant Hedging Screens, featuring Elaeagnus ebbingei ‘Viveleg’, offer a beautiful and practical solution for creating evergreen privacy barriers. These screens come with a training frame, providing instant structure and coverage for any garden. Known for its vivid foliage and resilience, Viveleg adds year-round appeal to any landscape. The fullness of the screens may vary depending on the plant’s maturity at the time of purchase.
Features of Silverberry Oleaster ‘Viveleg’
Elaeagnus ebbingei ‘Viveleg’ is a variegated evergreen shrub that showcases glossy dark green leaves with bright golden-yellow margins. The underside of each leaf has a silvery hue, creating a shimmering effect. In the autumn, the shrub produces small, creamy-white, fragrant flowers that add seasonal interest. This variety is renowned for its stable variegation and rapid growth, making it an ideal choice for forming dense, decorative hedges.
Benefits for Nature
The dense foliage of ‘Viveleg’ provides excellent shelter for birds and other small wildlife. The fragrant flowers attract pollinators such as bees, especially in autumn when other nectar sources are limited. The plant’s compact, highly branched habit makes it suitable for supporting local biodiversity within gardens.
Landscaping and Design Appeal
Silverberry Oleaster ‘Viveleg’ Instant Hedging Screens are perfect for a range of landscaping applications, from garden boundaries to low hedges and windbreaks. The bright variegated foliage ensures year-round interest and visual appeal, suiting both contemporary and traditional garden designs. It is especially well-adapted for coastal and exposed sites, where it resists wind and salt spray. With its upright and compact growth, it easily fits into smaller garden spaces.
Preferred Conditions
Elaeagnus ebbingei ‘Viveleg’ thrives in well-drained soils, including sandy, loam, or clay types. It performs well in full sun to partial shade and tolerates drought conditions once established. This variety is also hardy down to -15°C and is resistant to salt spray, making it suitable for coastal environments. Occasional pruning will maintain its shape and encourage denser growth.
Fun Fact
Elaeagnus plants, including ‘Viveleg’, have unique root systems capable of enriching the soil with nitrogen, much like leguminous plants. This feature helps improve soil fertility around the shrub, making it an excellent choice for sustainable gardening.
Summary
Silverberry Oleaster Instant Hedging Screens – Elaeagnus ebbingei ‘Viveleg’ provide an effective and vibrant way to create a year-round privacy barrier. With its striking variegation, fragrant autumn flowers, and durable nature, ‘Viveleg’ is an exceptional choice for enhancing any garden.
Disclaimer
The appearance and fullness of your Silverberry Oleaster ‘Viveleg’ Instant Hedging Screens may vary based on the season and the maturity of the plant. Regular care, including watering and pruning, is essential to maintain the hedge’s health and structure.