Pleached Elaeagnus Gilt Edge Tree

Elaeagnus Ebbingei Gilt Edge in Pleached Tree Form
Elaeagnus Pleached Trees are popular for their hardiness, evergreen foliage and attractive stilted, neatly trained form. When trained as a pleached tree, the pretty evergreen foliage and intensely fragranced small flowers make Elaeagnus ideal for stilted hedging or above fence screening. To achieve the distinct Pleached Elaeagnus look with a long, clear stem and a square crown that raises above it, this tree is trained over time with the help of bamboo frames and regular pruning. As a result, as the tree matures, its crown will take on a stunning cube form.

This variety Elaeagnus Ebbingei Gilt Edge stands out for its eye-catching variegated foliage. The leaves are dark green with a contrasting vibrant yellow edging. In late autumn, small white flowers appear that are highly fragrant attracting late pollinating insects. Sometimes, the flowers are followed by orange berries. Elaeagnus Gilt Edge holds the coveted Award of Garden Merit (AGM) and the Perfect for Pollinators badge from the Royal Horticultural Society.

How Hardy is Pleached Elaeagnus Gilt Edge
One of the hardiest evergreens around, Pleached Elaeagnus will withstand sub-zero temperatures and retain its pretty variegated foliage throughout the winter.

How To Use Pleached Elaeagnus Gilt Edge
Elaeagnus Pleached Trees are an ideal choice for raised or stilted hedging. These elegantly trained evergreens will offer above-head privacy screening, so they are often used to soften the edges of bordering walls and increase their height. Similarly, Pleached Elaeagnus can be used to line pathways or avenues on larger estates.

How To Care For Pleached
Pleached Elaeagnus is an undemanding plant. Not only that Elaeagnus Ebbingei Gilt Edge itself is easy to grow and to care for. It thrives both in full sun and in shade on most soils. When trained in a pleached form, a trim once or twice a year should suffice to keep Pleached Elaeagnus looking neat and tidy.

See also regular shaped Elaeagnus Gilt Edge as a hedging shrub.