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oleaster 'Limelight' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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oleaster 'Limelight'

Elaeagnus × submacrophylla 'Limelight' (v)

Pollinator FriendlyLow MaintenanceDrought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Elaeagnus
Family: Elaeagnaceae
Common Names: Ebbinge's silverberry 'Limelight'

About this plant

'Limelight' is a variegated selection of this resilient shrub, having silvery young leaves that then develop irregular markings in dark green, lime green and gold (may fade to cream with exposure)

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade, tolerant of dry soils and coastal winds, may become chlorotic on shallow chalky soils

Pruning

Pruning group 9. Remove reverted shoots as necessary

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Pests

Generally pest free but may be subject to elaeagnus sucker damage

Diseases

Susceptible to coral spot or leaf spot (fungal) see leaf damage on woody plants

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage InformalFlower Borders

Planting Places

BordersOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years