Overview
Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Limelight' is a bushy, spreading branched shrub in the genus Elaeagnus, part of the Elaeagnaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Limelight' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include hedging, screening and windbreaks.
About
Elaeagnus × submacrophylla, formerly known as Elaeagnus × ebbingei, is a hybrid between Elaeagnus macrophylla and Elaeagnus pungens. Several cultivars, including 'Gilt Edge', are grown in gardens as ornamental plants.
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About the genus
Elaeagnus is a genus of about 90 species of flowering plants in the family Elaeagnaceae. Species of the genus are commonly known as silverberry or oleaster.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Elaeagnus
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Limelight' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Hedging, Screening, Windbreaks
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Limelight'
- Pruning
- Prune after flowering to maintain shape
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus, Coral spot, Leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Limelight'?
Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Limelight' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Limelight' need?
Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Limelight' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
How do I prune Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Limelight'?
Prune after flowering to maintain shape.
Is Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Limelight' hardy in the UK?
Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Limelight' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Limelight'?
Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
