USDA: 7a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H3 - G2 Australia: 1 - 5
Care Level
Height
3 - 4.5 m (10 - 15 ft)
Spread
3 - 4.5 m (10 - 15 ft)
Light
full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture
low, well-drained
Soil Type
loam to sandy
Soil pH
acidic to alkaline
Description
The shrub Elaeagnus x ebbingei 'Gilt Edge' (ebbing's silverberry) bears white and fragrant blossoms during mid-autumn to late winter. The showy matte foliage is variegated, medium green and light grey in colour, medium in texture and evergreen. Elaeagnus x ebbingei 'Gilt Edge' (ebbing's silverberry) produces showy and spotted fruit. This plant has smooth bark. A specimen plant, Elaeagnus x ebbingei 'Gilt Edge' (ebbing's silverberry) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses
Culinary, hedge, foundation, specimen, screening and topiary.
Special Characteristics
This shrub attracts birds to your garden. Elaeagnus x ebbingei 'Gilt Edge' tolerates compacted soil, pollution and salt.
Cautions
The growth rate of Elaeagnus x ebbingei 'Gilt Edge' (ebbing's silverberry) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Elaeagnus x ebbingei 'Gilt Edge' (ebbing's silverberry) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.
