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Gilt Edge Silverberry

Elaeagnus X Ebbingei 'Gilt Edge'

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Overview

The Gilt Edge Silverberry is an ornamental shrub that grows 8-10 ft. tall and wide. Its distinctive green leaves with gold margins persist year-round, offering a variegated display. Tiny, fragrant white flowers bloom in fall, sometimes followed by small red fruits that attract wildlife. This drought-tolerant, hardy plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a variety of soils, making it a versatile choice for hedges and mixed borders.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 7–10Type Broadleaf Evergreen, ShrubClimate Temperate
Gilt Edge Silverberry (Elaeagnus X Ebbingei 'Gilt Edge') — The Gilt Edge Silverberry is an ornamental shrub that grows 8-10 ft
Gilt Edge Silverberry (Elaeagnus X Ebbingei 'Gilt Edge') — Its distinctive green leaves with gold margins persist year-round, offering a variegated display

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Mature height
6–10 Ft.
Mature width
6–10 Ft.

Classification

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Gilt Edge Silverberry (Elaeagnus X Ebbingei 'Gilt Edge') — The Gilt Edge Silverberry is an ornamental shrub that grows 8-10 ft
Gilt Edge Silverberry (Elaeagnus X Ebbingei 'Gilt Edge') — Its distinctive green leaves with gold margins persist year-round, offering a variegated display
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