Ebbing's silverberry and Red-tip photinia are often considered for the same spot in the garden (hedge, screening, container). The data below shows where they differ: size, hardiness, care, toxicity and price.
Elaeagnus × ebbingei 2.5 m × 2.5 m after 10 years
A vigorous, dense evergreen shrub with leathery leaves that are glossy dark green above and silvery beneath, bearing tiny, barely visible but strongly…
Photinia × fraseri 3 m × 2 m after 10 years
An evergreen shrub for hedges and specimens whose new shoots emerge bright red and mature to glossy dark green; trimming in spring and summer brings…
Ebbing's silverberry tolerates drought better than Red-tip photinia.
Ebbing's silverberry also grows in shade, Red-tip photinia does not.
Red-tip photinia is cheaper: about €14 at the size usually planted, against about €27 for Ebbing's silverberry.
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Feature
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Ebbing's silverberry
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Red-tip photinia
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| Group | Hedge | Hedge |
| Size after 10 years | 2.5 m × 2.5 m | 3 m × 2 m |
| Ultimate size | 2.4–4 m × 2.4–4 m | 1–6 m × 1–4.5 m |
| Growth rate | Fast | Fast |
| Light | Full sun, Part shade, Shade | Full sun, Part shade |
| Soil | Average garden soil, Sandy, Calcareous, Acidic | Average garden soil, Sandy, Calcareous, Acidic |
| Hardiness | down to -18 °C (USDA 6, RHS H6) | down to -18 °C (USDA 6, RHS H6) |
| Foliage | Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flowering | September–November, white | April–May, white |
| Water need | Medium | Medium |
| Drought tolerance | High | Medium |
| Maintenance | Medium | Medium |
| Planting distance | 60 cm | 80 cm |
| For dogs | Non-toxic | Mildly toxic (uncertain) |
| For cats | Non-toxic | Mildly toxic (uncertain) |
| For children | Non-toxic | Mildly toxic (uncertain) |
| Typical price | approx. €27 | approx. €14 |
Prices are rounded, indicative values. Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor. Data updated: October 13, 2026
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