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ShrubsElaeagnus × ebbingei
Ebbinge's Silverberry
Ebbinge's Silverberry is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub with leathery, silver-green leaves that are brilliantly silver on the underside. In October and November, small, creamy-white, wonderfully fragrant flowers appear. The plant is remarkably versatile: excellent as a hedge, windbreak, or specimen. Tolerates sea wind and urban conditions.
ShrubsHippophae rhamnoides
Sea Buckthorn
Sea Buckthorn is a robust, thorny shrub with narrow, silver-green leaves that lend a distinctive coastal look. In autumn, female plants produce striking orange berries rich in vitamin C that birds love. The plant is exceptionally wind-resistant and tolerates salt spray.
ShrubsRosa rugosa
Rugosa Rose
The rugosa rose is an exceptionally robust, thorny shrub with fragrant single pink or white flowers from June to September. After flowering, large bright red hips appear that are edible and rich in vitamin C. The wrinkled, dark green foliage turns yellow in autumn.
ShrubsTamarix ramosissima
Tamarisk
Tamarisk is an elegant, large shrub with fine, needle-like leaves that cast a blue-green haze over the plant. From June to September, feathery pink flower plumes appear, giving the plant an ethereal, dreamy look. Tamarisk is exceptionally wind- and salt-tolerant, making it a beloved coastal plant.