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Elaeagnus × ebbingei 'Viveleg' Espalier

Elaeagnus × ebbingei 'Viveleg'

18L pot • Trained on a 90 × 50cm espalier frame

Plant Highlights: Dark green foliage with bright golden margins • Evergreen year-round interest • Architectural espalier form • Fragrant autumn flowers • Excellent for screening and formal gardens

Overview

Elaeagnus × ebbingei 'Viveleg' is a dense evergreen shrub prized for its handsome variegated foliage. The leathery, dark green leaves are edged with bright golden-yellow margins, while the undersides are silvery, creating attractive contrast throughout the year. Professionally trained onto a 90 × 50cm espalier frame, it provides an instant architectural feature with dependable evergreen screening.

In autumn, discreet creamy-white flowers appear amongst the foliage, filling the surrounding area with a sweet fragrance. If pollinated, these may be followed by small ornamental fruits. This vigorous yet compact cultivar responds well to clipping, making it an excellent choice for formal gardens, courtyards and contemporary landscapes.

Why We Love It

• Bright golden-edged evergreen foliage provides year-round colour.
• Professionally trained espalier creates an instant architectural feature.
• Sweetly scented autumn flowers add unexpected seasonal interest.
• Excellent for creating elegant evergreen screening.
• Tolerates coastal conditions once established.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Position

Grow in full sun or partial shade. It performs well in sheltered or exposed positions, including coastal gardens.

Watering

Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a healthy root system. Once established, water during prolonged dry spells, particularly when grown in containers.

Soil

Plant in fertile, free-draining soil. It is adaptable to loam, clay, chalk and sandy soils provided drainage is good.

Hardiness and Winter Care

Fully hardy throughout Ireland. Apply a spring mulch to help retain soil moisture and support healthy growth.

Support and Training

The plant is supplied professionally trained on a 90 × 50cm espalier frame. Tie in new shoots as required to maintain even coverage across the framework.

Routine Care

Trim after active growth to maintain the formal espalier shape. Remove any plain green reverted shoots promptly to preserve the attractive variegated foliage.

Perfect For

• Formal gardens.
• Garden screening.
• Courtyard gardens.
• Patio containers.
• Walls and fences.
• Contemporary planting schemes.

Good to Know

The colourful foliage provides year-round interest, while the small autumn flowers are often hidden amongst the leaves but are noticeably fragrant. The supplied 90 × 50cm espalier frame creates an immediate structured feature that is easy to maintain with regular light clipping.

Product Information

• Botanical name: Elaeagnus × ebbingei 'Viveleg'
• Trained as an espalier.
• Espalier framework approximately 90 × 50cm.
• Supplied in an 18L nursery pot.