Elaeagnus x ebbingei ‘Gilt Edge’ is a like splash of sunshine against velvety green fields. The waxy, deep green leaves are edged in yellow with specks of silver dusted on top; the undersides ...

Elaeagnus x ebbingei cultivars are dense rounded, evergreen shrubs with elegant oval leaves. These plants have suitably glitzy names – ‘Gilt edge’ reaches a height and spread of four metres ...

The source was a little evergreen bush, with barely visible flowers, called Elaeagnus x ebbingei. This is a favourite plant for edging because it is evergreen, can be made to grow densely ...

Both grow up to 2.4m/8ft with a similar spread. Elaeagnus x ebbingei is a hybrid originating in Holland in 1928. It is fast growing and wind resistant and particularly useful in seaside gardens as ...

Elaeagnus aren’t the most colourful of shrubs, but in winter they can come into their own, especially one like E x ebbingei ‘Gilt Edge’ with its dark leaves edged with creamy yellow.