Elaeagnus x ebbingei 'Gilt Edge'
Gilt Edge, or Variegated, Elaeagnus is a semi-evergreen shrub that is 4-6' feet tall and somewhat wider. Its dark-green leaves are banded with golden-yellow.
This hybrid is a cross between E. macrophylla x E. pungens. Wonderfully Fragrant Autumn Flowers
Photos courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Shrub |
| Foliage Type |
Broadleaf Semi-evergreen |
| Height |
6' - 10' |
| Spread |
6' - 10 |
| Shape |
Upright, Loosely Rounded form |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Green w/Yellow Variegation |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Green w/Yellow Variegation |
| Flowering Season |
Early summer |
| Flower Color |
White |
| Berries |
Drupes |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Sun Preferences |
Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences |
Average: Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage.
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| Cold Hardiness Zone |
7 to 9 |
