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Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Limelight'

Evergreen shrub tolerates sea wind. The size after 10 years is 150 cm. The leaf colour is variegated. This plant is hardy.The flowering period is Oktober - November.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Flora Nova 1986

Date taken : 30.08.1986

Common name : Elaeagnus

Family : Elaeagnaceae

© first picture : Trompenburg Arboretum Rotterdam

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : shrub
soil type : sandy soil
planting place : needs a sunny place
habit/form : spreading
water requirement : needs little water
wind tolerance : tolerates salty wind
the plant is evergreen
height approx : between 1 and 1.5 meter
width approx : between 1 and 1.5 meter
quantity per m2 : 1
flower colour : cream
leaf colour : variegated
leaf shape : leaves are oval
leaf size : between 5 and 10 cm
edibility : the fruits are edible
scent : flowers scented strongly
flowering period : october - november
hardiness : hardy
special feature prickly stem or branches