Oleaster 'Limelight' Hedge (Elaeagnus x ebbingei 'Limelight')

Oleaster Limelight Hedge Plant Description

The Oleaster Limelight (Elaeagnus x ebbingei) is an eye-catching evergreen hedge plant known for its striking foliage. Its large, glossy leaves are a brilliant mix of green and lime-yellow, offering vibrant colour and texture year-round. This hardy plant is well-suited to a variety of growing conditions, including coastal areas and exposed sites. In autumn, it produces small, creamy-white, fragrant flowers that add a lovely scent to the garden.

Benefits

Vibrant year-round colour: The lime-yellow and green variegated leaves provide stunning colour throughout all seasons.

Hardy and resilient: Tolerant of wind, salt spray, and drought, Limelight is perfect for coastal gardens or exposed areas.

Shade tolerant: Thrives in partial shade, brightening up areas that receive limited sunlight.

Wildlife friendly: The fragrant flowers attract pollinators in autumn, and its berries provide a food source for birds.

Low maintenance: Once established, Limelight requires little care and can thrive in poor soils.

Growth Rate

Oleaster Limelight grows at a moderate rate, approximately 30-60cm per year, depending on conditions.

Pruning Advice

Prune Oleaster Limelight in late winter or early spring to maintain its shape and encourage denser growth. Light trimming of new growth can be done throughout the growing season to keep a tidy appearance. For best results, avoid heavy pruning in autumn to preserve the autumn flowers.

Further Information

Planting distances are largely a matter of preference. For bare root plants, spacing them at 3 plants per meter is sufficient, 5 plants is optimal, and 7 plants in a double staggered row will result in a denser hedge more quickly. Gene

Delivery & Returns

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* Standard Sized Boxes (Bare root up to 1.2m tall & pots up to 7.5L) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £100 | or £7.99 charge.

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