Elaeagnus × ebbingei ‘Limelight’

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Elaeagnus × ebbingei ‘Limelight’ is a vibrant, fast-growing evergreen shrub featuring bright lime-green foliage that adds striking colour to New Zealand gardens. It thrives in a range of conditions, including coastal sites, making it ideal for hedges, screens, and low-maintenance landscapes.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	3.00 m
Spread:	3.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:	Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as
Sku	11392

Size and Growing Conditions

‘Limelight’ typically grows to 2–3 metres tall and wide, perfect for medium hedges and garden screens. It grows well in full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soil types, including sandy and coastal soils. This shrub is drought tolerant once established and withstands salt spray. Occasional pruning helps maintain its shape and encourages dense growth.

Ideal Uses in NZ Gardens

Elaeagnus × ebbingei ‘Limelight’ is ideal for creating colourful privacy hedges, windbreaks, and garden accents. Its bright foliage contrasts beautifully with darker greens and adds year-round interest to garden beds and borders. Suitable for formal and informal landscapes across New Zealand’s coastal and inland regions.

Why Buy Elaeagnus × ebbingei ‘Limelight’ From The Plant Company?

At The Plant Company, our Elaeagnus × ebbingei ‘Limelight’ plants are carefully grown in New Zealand nurseries for health and vigor. We supply well-established plants ready to thrive in your garden. Enjoy fast, reliable nationwide delivery and expert advice on planting and care tailored to your local conditions.

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