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Elaeagnus macrophylla 'Balls' is a cultivar of the Large-Leaf Silverberry, meticulously shaped into a perfectly rounded, symmetrical form, ideal for adding a formal and structured aesthetic to gardens. This evergreen shrub boasts glossy, dark green leaves with silvery undersides, offering a striking two-toned appearance. Its dense foliage and compact growth habit make it an excellent choice for topiary designs, particularly in the form of balls. During autumn, it produces small, fragrant creamy-white flowers, followed by edible red fruits in the spring.
Growing Requirements:
Thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts to a wide range of soils, including sandy and well-drained loamy soils. It is highly drought and wind-tolerant, making it suitable for coastal and exposed areas. Regular pruning is essential to maintain its distinctive shape.
Unique Features:
Uses & Display Suggestions:
Ideal as a focal point in formal gardens, framing pathways or doorways, or as part of a topiary collection. Also suitable for mixed shrub borders and container planting to accentuate patios or terraces.
Light requirement: Full Sun and Part sun/part shade
Water requirement: Medium
Watering frequency:
Soil: Well-Draining, Sandy, Loamy
Skill level: Intermediate
Growth rate: Intermediate
Suitable for containers: Yes
More info: Plant in well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment. Prune regularly to maintain the ball shape. Drought and wind-tolerant once mature.
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Drought tolerance: High
Frost tolerance: Medium
Wind tolerance: High
Disease and pest susceptibility: Generally pest-resistant, but may be susceptible to aphids and scale insects.
Mature height: 1.5 m
Mature width: 1.5 m
Suitable for shaping: Yes
Colour: Dark Green (with Silvery Undersides)
Variegation: No
Size: Large
Seasonality: Evergreen
Flowering: Yes; but primarily grown for it's foliage
Flower colour: Creamy White
Flower fragrant: Yes
Flowering season: Autumn
Fruit: Yes
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