Cherry laurel 'Novita' and Ebbing's silverberry are often considered for the same spot in the garden (hedge, screening, pollinator friendly). The data below shows where they differ: size, hardiness, care, toxicity and price.
Prunus laurocerasus 'Novita' 4.5 m × 3.5 m after 10 years
For a fast-growing screen that stays leafy all year, 'Novita' offers large, glossy leaves, but needs regular clipping and watering while establishing.…
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…
Cherry laurel 'Novita' grows larger: 4.5 m × 3.5 m after ten years, against 2.5 m × 2.5 m for Ebbing's silverberry (an estimate: sources differ).
Cherry laurel 'Novita' is hardier: down to -23 °C, against -18 °C for Ebbing's silverberry.
Ebbing's silverberry tolerates drought better than Cherry laurel 'Novita'.
Ebbing's silverberry also takes chalky soil, Cherry laurel 'Novita' prefers acidic soil and struggles on chalk.
Cherry laurel 'Novita' also takes heavy clay, Ebbing's silverberry needs a loose, free-draining soil.
Ebbing's silverberry is non-toxic to dogs and cats, Cherry laurel 'Novita' is not.
Cherry laurel 'Novita' is the better choice if the garden is cold or a frost pocket or the soil is heavy clay.
Ebbing's silverberry is the better choice if space is tight, you cannot water regularly, the soil is chalky or dogs or cats use the garden.
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Feature
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Cherry laurel 'Novita'
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Ebbing's silverberry
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| Group | Hedge | Hedge |
| Size after 10 years | 4.5 m × 3.5 m (uncertain) | 2.5 m × 2.5 m (uncertain) |
| Ultimate size | 4–5 m × 4–5 m (uncertain) | 2.4–4 m × 2.4–4 m |
| Growth rate | Fast | Fast |
| Light | Full sun, Part shade, Shade | Full sun, Part shade, Shade |
| Soil | Average garden soil, Clay, Sandy, Acidic | Average garden soil, Sandy, Calcareous, Acidic |
| Hardiness | down to -23 °C (USDA 6, RHS H7) | down to -18 °C (USDA 6, RHS H6) |
| Heat tolerance | no data | High |
| Foliage | Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flowering | April–May, white | September–November, white |
| Water need | Medium | Medium |
| Drought tolerance | Medium | High |
| Maintenance | Medium | Medium |
| Planted as a hedge | 2.5 plants per running metre | 2 plants per running metre |
| For dogs | Toxic | Non-toxic |
| For cats | Toxic | Non-toxic |
| For children | Toxic (uncertain) | Non-toxic |
| Typical price | about CZK 270 (60–100 cm) | approx. CZK 380 |
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 26, 2026
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