Need help identifying this hedge plant growing in garden in north Germany. Has grown tall — over 8 feet — and very woody inside (some branches with thorns). Leaves not as shiny as other laurels in garden, and grey/bluish underneath. Any ideas?
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Hi Peter, it looks like an Elaeagnus, maybe Elaeagnus x ebbingei which is commonly used as hedging plant. Hope that helps point you in the right direction 👍🏼
Thanks both — that’s a great help. Just inherited a largish garden that was planted by a gardener who mainly tended cemeteries, so, as a novice, I’ve lots more evergreen plants to identify...
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Need help identifying this hedge plant growing in garden in north Germany. Has grown tall — over 8 feet — and very woody inside (some branches with thorns). Leaves not as shiny as other laurels in garden, and grey/bluish underneath. Any ideas?
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Hi Peter, it looks like an Elaeagnus, maybe Elaeagnus x ebbingei which is commonly used as hedging plant. Hope that helps point you in the right direction 👍🏼
I agree with @richard.spicer.7906 eleagnus xebbingei
Thanks both — that’s a great help. Just inherited a largish garden that was planted by a gardener who mainly tended cemeteries, so, as a novice, I’ve lots more evergreen plants to identify...