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Gilt Edge Silverberry
Elaeagnus x ebbingei 'Gilt Edge'
Pronunciation: e-le-AG-nus eb-BING-e-i
SKU #03193
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | A splendid combination of golden yellow margins on bright green foliage provides wonderful year-round interest in the landscape. A superb hedge or low screen that tolerates heat and wind, and requires little maintenance. Tiny, fragrant, silvery flowers in fall are followed by red ornamental berries. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Dry Shade |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
| Design Ideas | With its brilliant coloring, this plant is a bright specimen in partially shaded gardens in need of excitement. Also good against darker backgrounds and for welcome color late in the year when flowering plants are through. A great way to interrupt long runs of dull foliage. Use sparingly when interplanting with other yellow, yellow-green or gray-green plants. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Euonymus (Euonymus); Coneflower (Echinacea); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Loropetalum (Loropetalum); Barberry (Berberis) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in light, loamy or sandy, well-drained soil with full to part sun, but tolerates a range of conditions including dry shade and poor soil; avoid soggy soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply fertilizer in early spring. Prune annually to shape. |
Details
| Description | A splendid combination of golden yellow margins on bright green foliage provides wonderful year-round interest in the landscape. A superb hedge or low screen that tolerates heat and wind, and requires little maintenance. Tiny, fragrant, silvery flowers in fall are followed by red ornamental berries. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Dry Shade |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | With its brilliant coloring, this plant is a bright specimen in partially shaded gardens in need of excitement. Also good against darker backgrounds and for welcome color late in the year when flowering plants are through. A great way to interrupt long runs of dull foliage. Use sparingly when interplanting with other yellow, yellow-green or gray-green plants. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Euonymus (Euonymus); Coneflower (Echinacea); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Loropetalum (Loropetalum); Barberry (Berberis) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in light, loamy or sandy, well-drained soil with full to part sun, but tolerates a range of conditions including dry shade and poor soil; avoid soggy soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply fertilizer in early spring. Prune annually to shape. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Gilt Edge Silverberry produce flowers?
Fall
Is Gilt Edge Silverberry evergreen or deciduous?
Gilt Edge Silverberry is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Gilt Edge Silverberry?
Gilt Edge Silverberry is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Benefits Birds.
Is Gilt Edge Silverberry resistant to pests or animals?
Dry Shade
How fast does Gilt Edge Silverberry grow?
Gilt Edge Silverberry has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Gilt Edge Silverberry?
Gilt Edge Silverberry grows in an Rounded habit.
Where can I use Gilt Edge Silverberry in my landscape?
Gilt Edge Silverberry is suitable for: Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen.
How can I use Gilt Edge Silverberry in my garden design?
With its brilliant coloring, this plant is a bright specimen in partially shaded gardens in need of excitement. Also good against darker backgrounds and for welcome color late in the year when flowering plants are through. A great way to interrupt long runs of dull foliage. Use sparingly when interplanting with other yellow, yellow-green or gray-green plants.
What color are Gilt Edge Silverberry flowers?
Gilt Edge Silverberry produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Gilt Edge Silverberry?
Gilt Edge Silverberry has Variegated foliage.
What plants grow well with Gilt Edge Silverberry?
Good companion plants for Gilt Edge Silverberry include: Euonymus (Euonymus); Coneflower (Echinacea); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Loropetalum (Loropetalum); Barberry (Berberis).
How do I care for Gilt Edge Silverberry?
Thrives in light, loamy or sandy, well-drained soil with full to part sun, but tolerates a range of conditions including dry shade and poor soil; avoid soggy soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply fertilizer in early spring. Prune annually to shape.
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