Bring striking foliage and year-round structure to your garden with Elaeagnus ebbingei ‘Viveleg’, a highly decorative and easy-care evergreen shrub. Supplied in a generous 9-litre pot and standing at approx. 1 metre tall, this ornamental Silverberry variety is known for its variegated leaves, scented flowers, and outstanding versatility. Perfect for hedging, borders, or large containers, it’s also pollinator friendly and thrives in both sun and part shade.
Plant genus Elaeagnus
Common Name Oleaster
Plant type Hedging Plant, Shrubs
Foliage type Evergreen, Perennial
Hardiness Hardy
Soil acidity Neutral
Planting aspect North Facing, South Facing, East Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun
Flower colour White
Leaf colour Green, Cream
Growth Rate Moderate
Edible Use No
Planting Companion Lavender, Salvia, Catmint
Light Required Full Sun
Watering Water regularly after planting until the roots are established. Once settled in, the plant is relatively drought tolerant and usually only needs extra water during prolonged dry spells. Plants grown in containers will need more frequent watering than those growing in the ground.
Best Growing Conditions Grow in sun or partial shade in fertile loam. Choose a position with good airflow and enough space for the plant to reach its mature size. Mulch after planting and keep the root zone free from prolonged waterlogging, particularly through winter.
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Elaeagnus Ebbingei ‘Viveleg’ Hedging Shrub
Oleaster Viveleg - Silverberry - Variegated Evergreen Shrub
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Bring striking foliage and year-round structure to your garden with Elaeagnus ebbingei ‘Viveleg’, a highly decorative and easy-care evergreen shrub. Supplied in a generous 9-litre pot and standing at approx. 1 metre tall, this ornamental Silverberry variety is known for its variegated leaves, scented flowers, and outstanding versatility. Perfect for hedging, borders, or large containers, it’s also pollinator friendly and thrives in both sun and part shade.
Plant genus Elaeagnus
Common Name Oleaster
Plant type Hedging Plant, Shrubs
Foliage type Evergreen, Perennial
Hardiness Hardy
Soil acidity Neutral
Planting aspect North Facing, South Facing, East Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun
Flower colour White
Leaf colour Green, Cream
Growth Rate Moderate
Edible Use No
Planting Companion Lavender, Salvia, Catmint
Light Required Full Sun
Watering Water regularly after planting until the roots are established. Once settled in, the plant is relatively drought tolerant and usually only needs extra water during prolonged dry spells. Plants grown in containers will need more frequent watering than those growing in the ground.
Best Growing Conditions Grow in sun or partial shade in fertile loam. Choose a position with good airflow and enough space for the plant to reach its mature size. Mulch after planting and keep the root zone free from prolonged waterlogging, particularly through winter.
Christmas Tree Delivery
FREE on all Pot Grown Trees (2.5ft & over)
*Mainland UK only
*Northern Ireland delivery unavailable
Standard Delivery (2-4 working days) - Evri
£4.99 on orders under £40
FREE on orders over £40
*Mainland UK only
Next Working Day Delivery - Evri
£6.99 on orders under £70
FREE on orders over £70
Order by 1pm Mon-Fri
Premium Standard Delivery (2-4 working days) - Royal Mail
For customers who prefer an alternative carrier, Royal Mail is offered as a premium alternative to our standard Evri service.
£7.99 on all orders
Premium Next Working Day Delivery - Royal Mail
£8.99 on all orders
*Mainland UK only
Northern Ireland & Islands Delivery (2-5 working days)
£6.99 on all orders
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Key Features
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