Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Gilt Edge' | Gilt Edge Oleaster
DESCRIPTION
Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Gilt Edge' is a hardy, evergreen shrub celebrated for its eye-catching foliage and seasonal fragrance. The leaves are leathery and dark green with bright golden-yellow margins, creating a vibrant, year-round display. In autumn, small, inconspicuous silvery flowers appear, releasing a sweet, honey-like fragrance that fills the garden and attracts pollinators.
A hybrid cultivar, 'Gilt Edge' was developed for its combination of ornamental appeal and resilience. Its variegated foliage adds brightness to mixed borders, hedges, or foundation plantings, while its tolerance for challenging conditions makes it an adaptable choice for coastal or urban gardens. This versatile shrub provides both visual interest and sensory enjoyment, enhancing landscapes across multiple seasons.
DESCRIPTION
Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Gilt Edge' is a hardy, evergreen shrub celebrated for its eye-catching foliage and seasonal fragrance. The leaves are leathery and dark green with bright golden-yellow margins, creating a vibrant, year-round display. In autumn, small, inconspicuous silvery flowers appear, releasing a sweet, honey-like fragrance that fills the garden and attracts pollinators.
A hybrid cultivar, 'Gilt Edge' was developed for its combination of ornamental appeal and resilience. Its variegated foliage adds brightness to mixed borders, hedges, or foundation plantings, while its tolerance for challenging conditions makes it an adaptable choice for coastal or urban gardens. This versatile shrub provides both visual interest and sensory enjoyment, enhancing landscapes across multiple seasons.
DESCRIPTION
Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Gilt Edge' is a hardy, evergreen shrub celebrated for its eye-catching foliage and seasonal fragrance. The leaves are leathery and dark green with bright golden-yellow margins, creating a vibrant, year-round display. In autumn, small, inconspicuous silvery flowers appear, releasing a sweet, honey-like fragrance that fills the garden and attracts pollinators.
A hybrid cultivar, 'Gilt Edge' was developed for its combination of ornamental appeal and resilience. Its variegated foliage adds brightness to mixed borders, hedges, or foundation plantings, while its tolerance for challenging conditions makes it an adaptable choice for coastal or urban gardens. This versatile shrub provides both visual interest and sensory enjoyment, enhancing landscapes across multiple seasons.
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Family: Elaeagnaceae
Height: 6 to 10 feet
Width: 6 to 10 feet
Foliage color: Green with bright yellow margins
Flower color: Small, silvery white, and highly fragrant
Bloom time: Fall
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Low to moderate
Maintenance: Low; can be pruned to shape in late winter
Growing zone: USDA Zones 7 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Bees and other pollinatorsThis plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
