Elaeagnus x ebbingei Limelight

Elaeagnus x ebbingei Limelight Details

Elaeagnus x ebbingei Limelight is a vigorous, medium-sized, evergreen shrub renowned for both its foliage and flowers. The leaves are lime green with yellow-splashed centres, and new leaves have a silvery hue. The flowers are small, fragrant, and silvery in colour. These are produced in autumn and are followed by orange berries. It typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide, performing best when grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of frost, coastal conditions, and dry periods once established. Elaeagnus Limelight is commonly used as a screen, trimmed into a hedge, as a backdrop for smaller plants, or included in mixed plantings. It is great for brightening a dark spot or planting around the barbecue area.