ELAEAGNUS x ebbingei 'Limelight'

Description: Common name: Oleaster. Evergreen shrub with green leaves with a central yellow blotch. Fragrant creamy white flowers in autumn

Uses: Useful for floral arranging

Climate/Position: Will grow in exposed positions, and coastal locations. Faster growing species may need to be trimmed twice or more each season

Soil Requirements: Topiary can be grown in pots or containers but you need to make sure the pot is big enough for the specimen, and is well weighted to prevent it from falling over if the container has dried out, or there are high winds. The compost will need to be refreshed every 2 to 3 years

Pruning: Trim annually with topiary shears or hedge-cutters in early or late summer to keep specimen in shape. Suckers and unwanted branches can also be removed from the stems

Special Requirements: Fertiliser such as Growmore can be applied once a year in the spring if desired, to help maintain the plant's vigour and appearance